Position Description
The Klamath Bird Observatory (www.KlamathBird.org) is seeking seasonal field technicians from May 1st through July 15th, to complete point count surveys throughout the diverse and beautiful region of southern Oregon and northern California. Technicians will work on multiple projects including monitoring effects of oak and stream restoration, long-term monitoring in National Parks and more. Applicant should be able to identify a large variety of Western birds as they will be working in a range of habitats from oak savanna, riparian, coniferous forests, and montane meadows.
Job Duties
Primary responsibilities will include conducting point count surveys and vegetation sampling along off-road transects following standard protocols, and associated data entry. Other tasks may be assigned if time permits. Field training on protocol methodology and distance estimation will be provided at the onset of the season. Camping independently, often at undeveloped or dispersed sites, will be required for most work. Applicant ideally should have a vehicle that they are willing to use for work; mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants should have at least one full season of relevant field experience, have a full range of hearing, be in excellent physical condition, and be comfortable working and camping independently. Required qualifications include ability to identify western birds by sight and sound, estimate distance to individual birds, hike in steep and rugged off-trail conditions, follow standardized protocols, collect and record meticulous data, communicate effectively, work independently in the forest, work in inclement weather conditions, and tolerate working in areas containing poison oak. Surveyors must possess good map reading, GPS, and orienteering skills and be eager to work long days in the field. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurance.
To Apply
To apply, send cover letter (including dates of availability and vehicle type), resume, and contact information for three references to Ellie Armstrong (eea AT KlamathBird.org). Applicants will be evaluated beginning immediately and on a continual basis until the position is filled.
The Klamath Bird Observatory (www.KlamathBird.org) is seeking seasonal field technicians from May 1st through July 15th, to complete point count surveys throughout the diverse and beautiful region of southern Oregon and northern California. Technicians will work on multiple projects including monitoring effects of oak and stream restoration, long-term monitoring in National Parks and more. Applicant should be able to identify a large variety of Western birds as they will be working in a range of habitats from oak savanna, riparian, coniferous forests, and montane meadows.
Job Duties
Primary responsibilities will include conducting point count surveys and vegetation sampling along off-road transects following standard protocols, and associated data entry. Other tasks may be assigned if time permits. Field training on protocol methodology and distance estimation will be provided at the onset of the season. Camping independently, often at undeveloped or dispersed sites, will be required for most work. Applicant ideally should have a vehicle that they are willing to use for work; mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants should have at least one full season of relevant field experience, have a full range of hearing, be in excellent physical condition, and be comfortable working and camping independently. Required qualifications include ability to identify western birds by sight and sound, estimate distance to individual birds, hike in steep and rugged off-trail conditions, follow standardized protocols, collect and record meticulous data, communicate effectively, work independently in the forest, work in inclement weather conditions, and tolerate working in areas containing poison oak. Surveyors must possess good map reading, GPS, and orienteering skills and be eager to work long days in the field. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurance.
To Apply
To apply, send cover letter (including dates of availability and vehicle type), resume, and contact information for three references to Ellie Armstrong (eea AT KlamathBird.org). Applicants will be evaluated beginning immediately and on a continual basis until the position is filled.
