[obol] Fwd: Seabird Colony Monitor & Tech Positions available

[Mike Patterson]

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Please pass the following job posting along to anyone who you think might 
be interested in a seasonal position with a seabird ecology/restoration 
project.  We are looking to fill the positions by the third week in March!

 

Thank you,

Jessica 

 

Jessica Adkins
Faculty Research Assistant

Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Oregon State University
104 Nash Hall
Corvallis, OR  97331

(541) 737-1957

jessica.adkins at oregonstate.edu

http://oregonstate.edu/robylab/index.html

 

Seasonal Colony Monitor & Field Technicians Needed for Seabird 
Ecology/Restoration Project

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University 
has openings for seasonal Colony Monitor and Technician positions 
with a Seabird Ecology/Restoration Project studying diet and behavioral 
ecology of Caspian terns, double-crested cormorants, and several gull 
species in coastal and southeast Oregon, the interior Columbia River 
basin, and the San Francisco Bay area. Studies will include on-colony 
behavioral and productivity observations, surveys to determine nesting 
and foraging distribution using vehicles, boats, and aircraft and diet 
sampling to determine the diet of piscivorous waterbirds.  This is an
on-going project in collaboration with researchers from the USGS - 
Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Real Time Research, 
a private consulting firm.  These positions will provide excellent field 
research experience and employees can expect to learn a great deal about 
seabird biology, ecology, and research. Further information about the 
project can be viewed at www.columbiabirdresearch.org.

LOCATION:  These positions will be based in Astoria, Oregon and Richmond, 
California.

DATES:  Full time seasonal positions with anticipated starting dates of 
March 17, 2008. The anticipated ending date for these positions is 
July 31, 2008, although some positions may go longer. 

SALARY:  $ 8.84-13.26 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:  These positions must possess and maintain a current, valid 
Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants should have a strong interest in 
avian ecology, feel comfortable working on small boats and be a good swimmer. 
For Colony Monitors, preference will be given for experience in backcountry 
camping, knowledge of seabird behavior, fish identification experience, and 
possession of a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science or related field.  
For Technicians, preference will be given for knowledge of boat operation, 
seabird behavior, fish identification experience, and possession of a 
bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science or a related field.   A demonstrable 
commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is preferred.

DUTIES:  Colony Monitors will live on/camp on an island in the Columbia River 
estuary for extended periods of time.  Colony Monitors will be in regular 
contact with the rest of the research group, but will have limited shore leave.  
All positions require long hours (sometimes in bad weather) with infrequent and 
irregular time off. The work is physically strenuous and involves crawling on 
knees, bending over or stooping and sitting for extended periods of time.  
Employees will be required to use binoculars or spotting scopes for extended 
periods of time. 

All duties must be performed with a high degree of quality, uniformity, and 
timeliness. The employee must work as a team member and may be required to live 
and work in close quarters and in isolated settings for extended periods of 
time. Housing and food costs may be covered for some positions.

APPLICATIONS:  A completed application must consist of: 1) A letter of 
application addressing your qualifications as they relate to the specific 
duties described above, 2) a professional resume, 3) a list of three references, 
with telephone numbers and email addresses, who are familiar with the applicant's 
professional qualifications.  Applications will be considered as they are 
received until March 17, 2008.

SUBMIT TO:  Jessica Adkins at Jessica.Adkins at oregonstateedu 

If you have specific questions regarding this position, please contact Jessica 
Adkins at Jessica.Adkins at oregonstateedu or (503) 805-2936.

 

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AA/EOE.



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Mike Patterson               
Astoria, OR                    
celata at pacifier.com  
 
Dr Strange-gull
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