Lead FL Black Rail Technician

JR102145 Lead FL Black Rail Technician (Open)

Lead FL Black Rail Technician

CC00050 WM001 | PROV | Center for Conservation Biology

Staff
- Lab & Research Support

Wage-Temporary (requires end date - non-benefited) (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)

Remote Work
- Florida

Posting Location
- William & Mary

The Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) seeks a lead field technician to conduct crepuscular call back surveys for Black Rails and other secretive marsh birds in high marsh habitats within Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve, FL from 15 Jan - 30 June 2027. This project aims to describe the eastern black rail breeding season in South Florida and address key data gaps to improve management of this species.

The lead technician will help supervise 2 technicians on the project. Both properties boast endless recreational opportunities including fishing, kayaking, beach combing, birding, stargazing, among many others, making them outdoor paradise.

Field vehicles and equipment will be provided.

Pay rate is up to $18.00/hr commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• Highly organized and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of operating an ATV in a safe manner.
• Technicians must possess the ability to navigate using GPS and through marsh/scrub habitats to point count locations.
• Familiar with bird survey techniques and able to identify birds found in Florida wetlands by sight and sound or be experienced birders that can learn new songs/calls quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a field team.
• Experience in hiking in coastal marshes.
• Experience conducting call- back surveys.
• Experience with trail camera operation.

Conditions of Employment

• Physically capable of accomplishing the work and willing to work early mornings and late evenings.
• Able to traverse marsh type habitat to deploy cameras and conduct vegetation/habitat surveys.
• A valid driver’s license and will be required to pass a standard background check.
• This is a non-exempt position, which may be eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is restricted based on the availability of funding.

Duties

• Navigate using GPS and through marsh/scrub habitats to point count locations.
• Responsible for entering and proofing all data collected.
• Technician will also deploy trail cameras and analyze photos to identify nesting and completion of chick rearing.
• Call back surveys
  • Surveys will be a mix of roadside, ATV-accessible, and hiking.
  • Call back surveys will primarily be crepuscular: 30 minutes before sunrise to 3 hours after sunrise; 3 hours before sunset to 30 minutes after sunset. Both survey periods (early and late) will occasionally be surveyed during the same day.

• Coordination with CCB and property personnel, maintaining a field schedule to accomplish the project’s goals within a specific timeline.
• Adjusting schedule to accomplish goals as required due to weather, tides, etc.
• Ensuring data is collected, entered, proofed, and stored correctly.

JP0084 - Laboratory & Research Specialist I
- Nonexempt
- Hourly - H05

Hourly

H05

Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

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