Employer: Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game

Description:needed for approx. 4 mos. to assist with
implementation of Idaho's statewide coordinated bird monitoring plan -
the Idaho Bird Inventory and Survey (IBIS). Positions start early-mid
April and continue through late July. Initiated in 2004, IBIS is a
program designed to establish monitoring of all birds (waterbirds,
shorebirds, waterfowl, and landbirds) throughout the state in a
coordinated, standardized manner. Two technicians are needed to assist
with the continuation of aquatic bird monitoring efforts at select
wetlands around the state, and to assist with American White Pelican
and
White-faced Ibis research projects (includes trapping and banding).
Duties include conducting surveys for aquatic birds, testing proposed
sampling protocols, establishing survey routes using a PDA/GPS system,
and entering survey data. Interested applicants should be familiar
with
aquatic birds (e.g., colonial waterbirds, secretive marshbirds,
shorebirds, and waterfowl) of the interior Pacific Northwest and
preference will be given to those with a working knowledge of their
identification and appropriate survey protocols. Housing will be available at some locations (e.g., USFS, IDFG
cabins) and vehicles will be provided. Salary is $12.31/hr.





Colleen Moulton
Sr. Wildlife Research Biologist
Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program
Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game
P.O. Box 25
Boise, ID 83707
Ph (208) 287-2751
Fax (208) 334-2114
cmoulton@idfg.idaho.gov

Location: Boise

Qualifications: Most importantly, however, prospective applicants must be enthusiastic, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work closely with one other member of a two-person team. These positions also will require occasional travel for extended periods (2-5 days), (car-) camping, 1-5 miles/day of hiking (often in very steep and rugged terrain), excellent vision, hearing, and a valid driver's license. Working knowledge of GPS and GIS technologies will be helpful.

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Documents:

Address: Screening
process begins immediately. Please submit a resume and names and
telephone numbers of at least three references to COLLEEN MOULTON,
IBIS/IBA Coordinator, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25,
Boise, Idaho 83707 (PH: 208-287-2751; EM: cmoulton@idfg.idaho.gov).


Colleen Moulton
Sr. Wildlife Research Biologist
Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program
Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game
P.O. Box 25
Boise, ID 83707
Ph (208) 287-2751
Fax (208) 334-2114
cmoulton@idfg.idaho.gov

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Salary: $12.31/hr

Benefits:

Deadline: February 17, 2008