[obol] Emergency Snowy Plover Job Announcement

[DJ Lauten and KACastelein]

Folks,

Due to some unusual circumstances, we are in need of 1 Snowy  Plover 
monitor for this summer, employment immediately.  If anyone is 
interested or knows someone who might be, please contact us ASAP.  Thanks,

Faculty Research Assistant - Research Wildlife Biologist - Immediate 
opening: The Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center, part of the 
Institute for Natural Resources at Oregon State University, is 
conducting ongoing research on the western snowy plover along the Oregon 
coast. Work involves locating nests, conducting surveys, trapping and 
banding, placing protective fencing around nests, following broods and 
periodic assistance to staff at cooperating agencies for signing, roping 
and monitoring during habitat restoration work. Work requires long hours 
under a variety of weather conditions. Required Qualifications: 
Undergraduate degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, or Ecology, with 
equivalent field experience in avian research; experience in methods 
commonly used to locate, capture, band and observe nesting shorebirds; 
ability to communicate well under a variety of situations, including one 
on one, in small group settings, and with partner agencies; willingness 
to work under a variety of weather conditions, ability to hike 5-8 miles 
per day, and the ability to operate off road vehicles. Employee must 
have a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications 
include immediate availability and a demonstrable commitment to 
promoting and enhancing diversity. Positions run from 4/1/2008 
to approximately 7/31/2008 (or later) and are located in Florence, OR. 
Pay approx $2000/mo DOE. Housing available for approx $200/mo. To apply, 
send cover letter, resume, copy of university transcripts, and telephone 
numbers/email addresses of three references to: ELEANOR GAINES, 
eleanor.gaines at oregonstate.edu <mailto:eleanor.gaines at oregonstate.edu> 
or Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center, Snowy Plover Search, 1322 
SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214.  Applications will be reviewed as 
they are received. OSU is an AA/EOE.

 
Eleanor P. Gaines
Zoology Projects Manager
Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center
1322 SE Morrison St.
Portland OR 97214
(503) 731-3070 ext. 107

Dave Lauten
Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center
deweysage at verizon.net

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