Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Late January – late July 2006

Southwest Florida

n/a

Excellent driving record, ability to identify color bands, careful attention to detail, and tolerance to prolonged heat and humidity are required. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience finding passerine nests and banding young passerines.

Temporary

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a resume (with current email address), and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references who know your work well. Email is preferred; please put SCRUB JAY JOB in the subject line of your email.

Karl E. Miller, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Wildlife Research Laboratory, 4005 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Duties include conducting nest searches, monitoring nest success, mapping territories, conducting area-wide population censuses, assisting with color banding of adults and fledglings, and collecting vegetation data around nest-sites. The study is being conducted in suburban habitats in Port Charlotte and in newly acquired reserves along the Peace River. LEAD RESEARCH ASSISTANT – The lead field worker will have experience organizing and managing data in Excel, Access, and ArcView and be able to assist with preparation of graphics and reports. Pay is $12.00 – 13.50/hr depending upon experience and qualifications and minimum time commitment is 5 ½ months. SECOND RESEARCH ASSISTANT – The second assistant may have less experience in project coordination and data management.

$11.00-12.00/hr and minimum commitment is 4 months.

Vehicles will be provided for use on the project, and inexpensive housing is available on the scenic Peace River. Opportunities exist for citizen education and outreach efforts.

December 16, 2005