American Bird Conservancy is hiring a
American Bird Conservancy
Black-capped Vireo Nest Searching/Monitoring Field Technicians (4)
Location: Edwards Plateau
Duration: May-June (2 months, start date flexible)
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: Monthly salary $3,200 with field housing included
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Introduction:
SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed by the American Bird Conservancy working in cooperation with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture for nest searching, nest monitoring, and point counts for the recently delisted Black-capped Vireo. Technicians will be collecting data as a part of post-delisting monitoring for this species. Surveys will be performed at several locations in the Edwards Plateau region, including several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s state parks and natural areas. This is an opportunity to work in a unique landscape in Texas where many unique species, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, can be found.
Primary Duties:
Black-capped Vireo nest searching and nest monitoring, early morning point counts, early morning censuses, and data entry.
Other responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment maintenance,
managing databases, proofing entered data, etc.
Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts in relatively difficult field conditions (e.g., high temperatures, exposure to the elements (sun, wind, rain), intense hiking, active cattle pastures, venomous snakes, cactus, chiggers, ticks, etc.).
Housing will be arranged and may include AirBnB/VRBO, trailers, camping, bunkhouses, hotels, and other forms of field housing. As such, candidates should be flexible about housing, are expected to adhere to current health advisories, and will be respectful of those around them.
Preference will be shown for individuals who are willing to drive a personal vehicle to and from field sites.
Mileage will be reimbursed.
Qualifications:
Experience with identification birds required; especially Texas birds like Black-capped Vireo
Experience conducting avian point counts
Experience with estimating distances to detected birds preferred; training will be provided
Experience searching for nests preferred; training will be provided
Experience with nest monitoring preferred; training will be provided
Meticulous data collection skills
Excellent navigational abilities
Ability to work independently
Excellent inter-personal skills
Valid driver’s license
Must be ≥ 18 years old, a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Background screening required
Willing to gain basic Red Cross CPR/First Aid Training (ABC to cover the course attendance fees.
If you have trouble, please send your cover letter and resume as one document to HR@abcbirds.org
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.