Black Rail Field Technician

Job Requisition

JR101217 Black Rail Field Technician (Open)

Black Rail Field 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

William & Mary

The Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) seeks 2 field technicians 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 Feb-15 May. 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.

Pay rate is up to $15.50/hr commiserate with experience.

The Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) seeks 2 field technicians 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 Feb-15 May. 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.

Pay rate is up to $15.50/hr commiserate with experience. Both properties boasts endless recreational opportunities including fishing, kayaking, beach combing, birding, stargazing, among many others, making them an outdoors man's paradise.

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. Technician will also deploy trail cameras and analyze photos to identify nesting and completion of chick rearing. Surveys will be a mix of roadside, ATV-accessible, and hiking.

Technicians must possess the ability to navigate using GPS and through marsh/scrub habitats to point count locations. Applicants will need to be physically capable of accomplishing the work and willing to work early mornings and late evenings. Technicians should be 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.

Most surveys will be roadside but technicians must be able to traverse marsh type habitat to deploy cameras and conduct vegetation/habitat surveys. Technicians will be responsible for entering and proofing all data collected. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and will be required to pass a standard background check. Field vehicles and equipment will be provided.

• Familiar with point count surveys.
• Ability to identify eastern marsh birds by sight and sound or ability to learn calls quickly.
• Willingness and ability to work independently .
• Experience with data entry and management.
• Willingness and ability to walk distances in marsh, sand and or scrub.
• Ability to complete tasks and maintain a good attitude in less than ideal conditions.
• Familiar with use and operation of handheld GPS

• Experience in coastal marshes
• Experience hiking in coastal marshes
• Experience conducting call back surveys
• Ability to operate an ATV.

• Are you comfortable with identifying eastern marsh bird species by sight and sound?
• Have you worked independently in the field?
• Have you lived in shared housing with your coworkers?
• Do you have experience with trail cameras?
• Have you conducted any types of scientific bird surveys?

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