Starting Date: 11 May - 18 May; Ending Date: 31 Jul - 31 Aug.
Application Period Opens - 6 Jan 2009.
Last Date to Apply - 21 Mar 2009.
Hours and Days Per Week: 40-50 hours (5-7 days/week);
Pay Scale: $10.50 - $12.50 / hour DOE.
Number of Individuals Needed: 14-16.
Seasonal Biological Technicians are needed to participate in various aspects of long-term studies of the federally endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus). Approximately 14 - 16 technicians are needed.
These positions encompass the following duties: 1) conducting presence/absence surveys and nest monitoring for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus occidentalis) within the Rio Grande Basin of New Mexico, 2) assisting Reclamation staff in the collection of baseline data and monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental statutes, and 3) various other project specific duties. Both supervisory and crew member positions are available.
When applying, please specify your area(s) of interest. Experience, although preferred, is not a prerequisite. On site training (if necessary) for all project related activities will be provided by representatives of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). Individuals selected for these positions would perform duties as seasonal contractors of the BOR employed by SAIC. The majority of work performed would be in the field at the locations mentioned above. Approximately 90 percent of the season would be spent in the field, and 10 percent spent performing office duties such as data entry.
Technicians are required to work independently in the field during early morning (4:30 am) hours collecting field data. Working conditions are consistent with conditions found in southwestern riparian ecosystems. Seasonal biological technicians may be required to operate government owned 4x4 vehicles. Housing is at the discretion of the individual, and will not be provided by either SAIC or BOR. Biological technicians will be required to complete Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and Yellow-billed Cuckoo Survey Protocol Training in New Mexico prior to conducting surveys. Training would be provided through the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and training arrangements would be made by SAIC and BOR.
To apply, email your resume to SETH KENNEDY. Please specify in your email that you are applying for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher seasonal bio tech position. Email questions to SETH KENNEDY (EM: sjkennedy AT do.usbr.gov) or VICKY JOHANSON (EM: vjohanso@do.usbr.gov).