[bcbirdclub] Bird Survey Tech Announcement for Summer 2019

From: "Peele, Ashley" <ashpeele@xxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:56:25 +0000

The Conservation Management Institute has just put out the call for bird survey
field technicians for the 2019 field season.  These positions will be filled on
a first come first serve, so please get your applications in asap.  Note: some
flexibility exists for folks looking to do part-time work on the weekends.

Bird Survey Technicians (up to 8)

Description: The Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech is looking
for qualified field technicians to conduct bird surveys in Virginia during the
summer of 2019.  This will be year three of a four-year effort to survey
breeding birds throughout the entire state of Virginia.  Surveyors will
document bird species by sight and sound from road-based point count locations
following an established protocol. This position requires completion of a
training session in Virginia (location to be decided) before deploying to
various locations throughout the state.

Required Qualifications:  1) Demonstrated experience in the identification of
birds by sight and sound (2) Experience in using topographic maps, GPS and
compass for navigation in the field 3) Must have reliable transportation
(personal vehicle) and pass a driver’s license check 4) Must be able to pass
visual and oral exam on birds of Virginia 5) Must attend training session in VA
prior to field season.

Preferred Qualifications 1) A degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife
Sciences, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field (applicants with
extensive field experience will also be considered) 2) Willingness to
occasionally travel overnight and camp or stay in primitive housing.

Responsibilities: Technicians will be responsible for collecting data for a
statewide avian point count survey.  They will work independently collecting
data in the field as part of a larger team effort. Surveyors will also be
expected to follow directions to point count locations along roads, complete
surveys following a set protocol, and provide all field collected information
to a central office. The surveyors will be responsible for providing
transportation to survey locations.

Location: Surveyors will be located throughout Virginia working from various
locations. Surveyors with lodging available to them in Virginia for the survey
period should state that location clearly in their cover letter.

Duration: approximately May 01 to June 30, 2019.

Salary: $20-$22/hour (commensurate with experience).

Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references in one pdf or one word file
to [virginiabirdsurvey@xxxxxx<mailto:virginiabirdsurvey@xxxxxx>]. At least two
of the references should be able to attest to applicable field experience.
Please apply soon, listing open until positions are filled

Ashley Peele, PhD
Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator
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Conservation Management Institute, Virginia Tech
1900 Kraft Drive, Suite 105
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-9182 office
(540) 231-7019 fax
ashpeele@xxxxxx

[bcbirdclub] Bird Survey Tech Announcement for Summer 2019

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