North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

This is a six month position beginning in early March.

Columbia/Manteo, N.C. area

BS

A four-year degree in marine biology, ornithology, zoology, wildlife biology or a closely related curriculum and some work experience in a wildlife-related position are required. A related Master\'s Degree may substitute for work experience. Familiarity with Southeastern U.S. waterbirds is beneficial and experience with boat operation is necessary. All applicants should be able to endure long days with heat and insects and to work well independently or as part of a team.

Temporary

Send a resume, letter of interest and names and phone numbers of three references.

Susan E. Cameron, Waterbird Biologist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, 253 White Oak Bluff Rd., Stella, NC 28582

We will hire a Waterbird Technician to monitor, conduct research on, and manage populations of colonial nesting waterbirds, piping plovers, other shorebirds, and possibly other species. Primary duties will be to assist the Waterbird Biologist in conducting a project examining the use of social attraction (employing decoys and using recorded calls) to draw nesting terns and skimmers to dredge spoil islands and monitoring reproductive success of early successional nesters on dredge spoil islands. This is a six month position beginning in early March. Work hours are not standard, due to the nature of the projects. Work weeks in excess of 40 hours are possible. The assistant may be called on to help with other Faunal Diversity projects. Equipment maintenance, data entry and analysis, and report writing will be required.

$10.50/hr

The employee will receive monthly payments beginning approximately April 15, 2006. The Wildlife Resources Commission will deduct taxes. A vehicle and other necessary equipment will be provided, and the employee will be reimbursed for lodging and meals w

Jan. 27, 2006