Temporary Avian Migration Technician – Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

• Assist a graduate student with field data collection and data entry
• Conduct mist netting, capture, and extraction of migrating songbirds during spring and fall migrations
• Collect data on migratory bird stopover sites in early-succession forests
• Perform mist-netting, vegetation sampling, and deployment of autonomous recording units (ARUs)
• Drive several hours each day to field sites
• Hike long distances off trail in mountainous terrain while carrying field equipment
• Identify avian species by sight and sound
• Set up and deploy ARUs
• Set up mist nets
• Assist with banding and handling live birds
• Perform vegetation surveys
• Interact with private landowners and the public as required

• Associate's Degree
• 0–6 months of experience identifying eastern songbirds by sight and sound, emphasizing songs and calls
• Experience handling birds and extracting them from mist nets
• Knowledge of eastern forest tree identification
• Ability to collect forest structure measurements
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Ability to perform field work full time
• Ability to hike several miles off trail while carrying up to 40 lbs. of gear
• Ability to work efficiently in typical Appalachian spring/summer conditions
• High preference for previous mist-netting experience
• Preferred ability to reliably identify common regional species by song
• Preferred experience collecting structural habitat measurements, including DBH, canopy cover, and tree identification
• Cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references, including email and phone number for each

Demonstrates expertise in field data collection and avian species identification, with a strong emphasis on mist-netting and handling techniques. Capable of performing vegetation surveys and collecting structural habitat measurements in diverse environments.

• Mist-Netting Experience
• Avian Species Identification
• Field Data Collection
• Vegetation Surveying
• Valid Driver's License

• Mist-Netting
• Bird Handling
• Data Collection
• Forest Structure Measurement
• Vegetation Sampling
• Species Identification
• Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) Deployment
• Eastern Forest Tree Identification

• Public Interaction
• Team Collaboration

• Associate's Degree

• Migratory Birds
• Eastern Songbirds
• Appalachian Conditions
• Field Work
• Habitat Measurements