Spotted Owl Survey Technician: Sierra Nevada

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Agency

The Institute for Bird Populations

Location

Sierra Nevada, California

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

$1250/month

Start Date

04/11/2022

Last Date to Apply

02/28/2022

Website

https://birdpop.org/docs/jobs/volunteerposting_IBP_SPOW_2022.pdf

Description

Spend your summer doing field work in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains! We are looking for volunteer field technicians to conduct surveys for California Spotted Owls in the Plumas (up to 6 positions) and Stanislaus (5 positions) National Forests. PROJECT DATES (tentative, dependent on winter snowpack): April 11, 2022 – Aug 15, 2022 (Plumas NF), April 11, 2022 – July 31, 2022 (Stanislaus NF) TRAINING: The field season will begin with a training period focusing on field safety and implementation of survey protocols. RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties will involve working in teams of two to conduct occupancy and reproduction surveys for Spotted Owls on National Forest land. Survey work will be primarily conducted at night, but some visits will be conducted during late afternoon or early evening hours. Irregular hours are expected through the season. Field work will require off-trail hiking, long drives, and occasional car camping. Volunteer technicians will also be responsible for mouse care, data entry, maintenance of equipment and vehicles, and attending weekly meetings. SCHEDULE: Typically 7 days on and 3 off. COMPENSATION: These are volunteer positions, but we provide training, shared housing, and a per diem of $50 (amounts to approximately $1250 per month) to help with food and general living expenses.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: Primary requirements include a sense of humor, a love of adventure, and a desire to learn more about Spotted Owls and the Sierra Nevada. A good driving record is required. Previous outdoors experience is preferred, and a willingness to face the rigors of fieldwork with good humor is important. These rigors include physically demanding work (i.e. able to hike long distances in steep terrain), adapting to a largely nocturnal schedule, wet and cold weather, hot and dry weather, mosquitoes, poison oak, occasional contact with bears, and housing that may be rustic and/or somewhat crowded. EQUIPMENT: Volunteer technicians are expected to provide their own binoculars, hiking boots and camping gear for car camping (tent, sleeping bag, raingear, etc.). TO APPLY: Please email a resume, cover letter, and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to Mandy Holmgren, Biologist, at: mholmgren AT birdpop DOT org. IBP values diversity and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Proof of COVID vaccination will be required.

Contact Person

Mandy Holmgren

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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