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Posted 06-05-2005 Seasonal Field Assistants Job Descriptiong Location: Endangered Species Recovery Program, Turlock, CA Full-time temporary positions ending on or before September 30, 2005 through the Endangered Species Recovery Program at California State University, Stanislaus Foundation. Dependent upon job performance and funding, there is a possibility of reappointment beyond September 30, 2005. Primary work site - Turlock, California. THESE ARE NOT STATE FUNDED POSITIONS. Duties: The field assistant in this position is required to participate in the conduct of research on demography, ecology, controlled propagation, translocation, and other aspects of the biology of small mammals and other vertebrates, especially rabbits and woodrats; and to assist the principal investigator with routine office tasks including filing, typing, errands and vehicle maintenance. Work activities include capturing, marking, handling, radio tracking, recognizing animal tracks and sign, collecting biopsy samples, and necropsying of dead animals. The field assistant will use radio telemetry equipment including radio collars, scanner-receivers and various antenna designs, geographic positioning systems (GPS), automated infra-red triggered cameras, and video probes. The field assistant in this position will work in urban as well as remote locations, including occasional overnight camping; s/he will often work at night, in inclement weather, and walk up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain. The assistant is expected to apply skills in the use of Windows-based computers, including word processing, data entry, database management, and Internet use, and also apply basic skills in experimental design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. Persons selected for this position must possess proficient written and verbal communication skills; interact positively with the general public; work well both independently and in team situations; be able to work outdoors in all types of weather; possess a valid driver’s license; and be able to obtain a California defensive driver’s certificate. How to Apply: In order to be considered a candidate for this position, the California State University, Stanislaus Foundation application form, a current resume, three letters of recommendation, and an affirmative action data form (optional) must be submitted to: California State University, Stanislaus Auxiliary Attention: Val Heckendorf Mary Stuart Rogers Bldg. Room 274 801 West Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, CA 95382 (209) 667-3006 • FAX (209) 664-7053 • Email: VHeckendorf@csustan.eduThe Foundation application and Affirmative Action Data form can be downloaded from: http://www.csustan.edu/ABS/EmploymentOpportunities.html http://esrpweb.csustan.edu/news/pdf/RBRfa2005b.pdf Posted 02-13-2005 Outreach Representative Job Description Supervisor: Director, National Outreach Location: The Outreach Representative will be based in one of four locations: Sacramento, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Tucson, AZ or Denver, CO. Description: This professional position has lead responsibility for the regional implementation of Defenders of Wildlife*s national advocacy outreach program. Through constituency building and public education the program will strengthen the group*s advocacy of national issue priorities and increase long-term regional support for wildlife conservation. General responsibilities include: outreach to diverse constituencies, mobilizing and enlisting Defenders* existing supporters; expanding support by the general public; implementing effective accountability efforts for members of Congress and ongoing media education. There are currently four Outreach Representative positions to be filled: Sacramento, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Tucson, AZ and Denver, CO. Duties: 1) Build and/or expand a regional network of diverse constituencies including private landowners, local officials and religious, scientific and environmental organizations and local groups in support of assigned issues. 2) Educate and mobilize Defenders' donors and e-mail activists in assigned geographic region. 3) Expand base of support for assigned issues among targeted segments of the general public. 4) Implement congressional issue accountability strategies on behalf of Defenders of Wildlife and/or Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, when authorized by special agreements. 5) Conduct ongoing education of local news and editorial media in support of assigned issue priorities. 6) Work in coordination with Defenders* staff located in assigned region. 7) Develop, distribute and/or present necessary campaign materials such as talking points, fact sheets and multi-media presentations. 8) Stay current on legislative and administrative issues of priority interest to Defenders. 9) Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 1) Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 2-4 years of proven grassroots organizing success in political and/or issue campaigns, preferably in same geographic area. 2) Ability to learn and effectively communicate substance of legally, scientifically and politically complex wildlife and wildland focused issue campaigns to Defenders* constituency, the general public and media. 3) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with diverse constituencies including private landowners, hunters and anglers, local political leaders and religious and scientific communities. 4) Excellent writing skills and ability to convey effective messages to various constituencies. 5) Ability to work independently and maintain strategic issue focus. 6) Strong interest in and commitment to wildlife and wildland conservation. HOW TO APPLY: Please specific which location or locations you are applying. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Outreach Search Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20036 Fax: 202-682-1331. Email: hr@defenders.org No phone calls please. Posted 02-13-2005 BIOLOGICAL Technicians (2) needed for Point Reyes Bird Observatory Northern Spotted Owl study in southwest Mendocino County California. 1 MARCH (or ASAP) - JULY 2005. Project includes night occupancy surveys as well as day visits to monitor nests. Qualifications include being able to follow a detailed protocol, take complete field notes, enter data, work well with others, and spend long hours in the woods in a beautiful area. The Lead Position (1) requires Spotted Owl experience and an eagerness for responsibility and supervisory experience. Pay is $1800 with housing provided. For the Field Tech Position (1), Spotted Owl training not necessary but some field experience required. Pay is $800/mo. with housing provided. Vehicle and working binoculars are required for both positions. To apply: mail/email a letter of interest describing previous owl/field experience and dates of availability, resume, and contacts for 2 references to Katie Fehring Terrestrial Program PRBO 4990 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach CA 94970. Email: kfehring@prbo.org Posted 01-30-2005 DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE January 2005 Title: Desert Representative Deadline: February 22, 2005 Supervisor: California Representative Job Description: This professional-level position is responsible for developing and implementing work plans for the California Desert Program. The Desert Representative will serve as a liaison to other organizations, federal/state/ local agencies, elected officials and their staff, the media and the general public. Must possess a solid background in organizing. Must possess excellent communications and writing/editing skills in order to assist with drafting and revising documents and publications. Must be extremely well-organized and capable of juggling many different projects and tasks. Assignments are results- or goal-oriented, requiring substantial discretion on the part of the position in determining how to meet the assigned goal (e.g., producing a newsletter or generating grass-roots support). This position will be located in a community in or near the West Mojave Desert of California. Duties Develop and implement strategies, campaigns, publications, and education materials and reports associated with the California Desert Program. Represent Defenders in coalitions, public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and general communications with public officials, the media, and members regarding the California Desert Program. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the Legislature, legislative staff, state and federal agency personnel, biologists, scientists and staff of leading NGOs. Communicate value of desert conservation to local governments, businesses, civic organizations, and the media in the West Mojave Desert. Represent Defenders on the Desert Tortoise Information and Education Working Group through the Desert Managers Group. Oversee messaging and products. Develop a locally-based outreach program aimed at reducing human attractants for ravens in the desert. Participate in local and regional conservation planning and implementation efforts in the West Mojave Desert. Other duties as assigned by supervisors. Qualifications Advanced degree or undergraduate degree with combined applicable experience in Natural Resources, Public Policy, Biology, or related field. At least 2 years of advocacy experience involving natural resource issues. Some knowledge of federal and state agencies, laws, treaties, policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources, and land use planning. Experience developing, implementing, and managing conservation campaigns. Strong writing, media and communications skills. Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of audiences. Personal interest and commitment to conservation. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and writing to sample to hr@defenders.org or to "California Desert Representative Search" at 926 J Street, Suite 522, Sacramento, CA 95814 and indicate interest in the California Desert Representative position by February 22nd, 2005. Posted 01-30-2005 SUMMER JOBS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA! AMPHIBIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS WANTED Employer: USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest) Location: Fieldwork is throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California. Job location is Sonora, California. Employment Duration: Most are approximately 3 months (June-August); Several positions may be of longer duration. Titles: Biological Technician (Fisheries, Wildlife) Grade Levels: Crew Leaders - GS-07 (Temporary 1039) Crew Members - GS-05 (Temporary 1039) Closing Date: 02/16/2005 Eligibility: US citizens at least 18 years of age. Background and Job Description: The U.S. Forest Service is hiring seasonal biological technicians for a long-term amphibian monitoring program focusing on the Mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) and the Yosemite toad (Bufo canorus). These jobs will predominantly consist of field work in the Sierra Nevada at elevations of 5,000-12,000 feet. Primary duties include: locating and traveling to selected sample sites; surveying lakes, ponds, meadows, and streams for amphibians; and collecting habitat data. Many of the sites will be remote, requiring backpacking trips of up to 8-days duration. There is some office work during the season. Some preparatory office work may be available in early season and data entry or cleanup at the end of the season. We are looking for applicants with a background and/or high level of interest in herpetology and/or aquatic biology who are in good physical condition and willing to endure high altitude, temperature extremes, rough terrain, and the occasional mosquito (ok, maybe thousands). Experience in amphibian surveys and identification is desired. Ability to get along with crew members for prolonged periods in backcountry is a must. Hiring Process: The application is an on-line process. To apply go to:http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html You may also view these announcements in USAJOBS under: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ NOTE: Be sure you get a confirmation that your application was received. If you do not receive confirmation by email shortly after you apply, try again. These jobs are competitive so I encourage you to apply to the GS-05 position (crew member) as well as the GS-07 (crew leader). Because amphibian expertise comes from multiple disciplines, two separate jobs are posted for each grade. Apply to the one you think you qualify for based on your background. You are welcome to apply to both. Opening Date: Current Closing Date: 02/16/2005 The Job announcements numbers are: Crew Leaders ADS05-R5-STFSO-02064DP: Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-07 ADS05-R5-STFSO-0265DP: Biological Science Technician (Fisheries), GS-0404-07 Crew Members IMPORTANT: For these jobs, select "Sonora, California" as a location. You must do this to show up on my list. By applying here, you will be eligible for many Biological Technician jobs nationwide. ADS04-WOFSJOBS-005DT Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-05; Nationwide: Multiple Locations ADS04-WOFSJOBS-007DT Biological Science Technician (Fisheries), GS-0404-05; Nationwide: Multiple Locations IN ADDITION Please send your resume (email or paper copy resumes are fine) and contact information for three references to: Cathy Brown Amphibian Monitoring Team Leader U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station PO Box 245 Berkeley, CA 94701 cathybrown@fs.fed.us If you have questions, please email me. Please, no phone calls. This is a great employment opportunity in an incredibly beautiful location. We're looking forward to a very busy and exceptionally fun field season. Join us! BIOLOGIST/ECOLOGIST POSITION PG&E Entry-level Fresno, CA office www.pge.com/careers Click on Management and Professional Jobs, then click on Search Opportunities/Apply Now. Enter "Environmental" in search window. Posted 01-04-2005 EXPERIENCED RAPTOR MIGRATION COUNTER needed to conduct multi-site, exploratory migration counts in the vicinity of Ely, Nevada from 15 March through 25 April 2005. Person will work alone as a volunteer receiving a non-taxable daily stipend of $40/day, a $150 travel stipend to help defray the cost of travel to and from the project area, and reimbursement for other work-related travel. Surveys will involve camping in remote locations much of the time, with USFS housing also available in Ely (no cost to surveyor). Surveys will involve scouting for concentrations and then rotating observations among 3-5 sites every few days (all areas within roughly 30 miles of Ely). The intent of the survey is to provide information needed to help determine the efficacy of developing wind power generation facilities in the region. Similar surveys were conducted in the area during fall 2004. Requirements for the position include at least one full season of raptor migration counting experience in North America or the equivalent across multiple seasons; personal, rugged 4WD vehicle for use during surveys; sturdy four-season camping gear and tolerance for work in widely variable weather conditions; and must be in excellent physical condition. To apply, send cover letter, detailed resume, and three current references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses to Science Department, HawkWatch International, 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, or email Dr. Jeff Smith at jsmith@hawkwatch.org. Position is open until filled. Posted 01-04-2005 Field Environmental Education Intern wanted for HawkWatch International's (HWI) spring raptor migration study site in the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, NM. March 5 to May 5, 2005. Applicant must be available for entire season, should provide their own binoculars (8 to 10 power), and be able to endure long hours in the field. Work is intensive, often in harsh weather, and is for 8 hrs/day, 6 days/wk, including weekends. Strenuous daily hikes to access the site are approximately 1 hour each way. Primary responsibilities include: welcome visitors, explain HWI and our mission, provide interpretive programs on raptor ecology and migration, help identify birds to novices, deflect distractions away from observation crew, and guide visitors throughout their stay. Education Intern will become involved in raptor banding and handling on an "as needed" basis. Additional duties include: promote field site visitation through media and other resources throughout the surrounding area; handle merchandise sales and donations; promote HWI membership; collaborate with classroom educator on field trips and other special off-site programs or events. Basic birding skills, raptor identification, and/or public speaking are helpful. College degree or equivalent experience in environmental education, ornithology, ecology, or similar is preferred. Will also need vehicle for travel to and from site; reimbursement for business related mileage. Living expense stipend is $25/day (including off days) plus housing. Education Intern will be living with 3 to 4 other volunteer crewmembers in tight quarters and must be able to get along well with others under, sometimes, stressful conditions. Please send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses to Thom Benedict, Education Director; HawkWatch International, Inc.; 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226; Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (EM: tbenedict@hawkwatch.org. Position open until filled. Posted 01-04-2005 EXPERIENCED raptor TRAPPER/Bander needed to trap and band migrant raptors in the Sandia Mountains, NM from 5 March through 5 May 2004. Prior experience operating a raptor migration trapping station and the ability to independently operate such a station is required. Person will work as a volunteer, receiving a non-taxable, daily cost-of-living stipend of $34 per day (~$1,050/month), a $150 travel stipend to assist with the cost of getting to and from the project site, housing (apartment in Albuquerque, 5-10 miles from the project site), and reimbursement for work-related travel during the season (personal vehicle required for daily commuting, all on good roads). Person must be in good physical shape; operation requires a moderately strenuous, daily hike of ~1 mile each way to and from the project site. Send cover letter, detailed resume, and three current references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses to Science Department, HawkWatch International, 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, or email Dr. Jeff Smith at jsmith@hawkwatch.org. Position is open until filled. |