LOL! This Bird Related Job Is Not For Everyone!
This is one of the weirder bird jobs that has come into my inbox for awhile. Take special note of some of the highlighted items:
FIELD BIOLOGIST, Rusty Blackbird Project, Status: Temporary non-exempt, Time of Employment: 1 May to 31 Jul 2009. Number of Positions Available: 2-4 depending on funding.
Position Description:
Field Biologists will participate in a study of the breeding ecology and habitat associations of Rusty Blackbirds. These field-based positions will involve conducting surveys for blackbirds and other species of conservation concern, nest searching and monitoring, habitat sampling, target-netting, and collecting blood and feather samples from captured birds. Field biologists will live and work out of remote tent camps in wetland areas in Alaska. Access to field camps will be by powerboat or bush plane. Access to grocery stores, showers and other comforts will be available only occasionally during the summer. Qualifications: Successful candidates must be physically capable of walking long distances, up to several miles a day, over rough, muddy, and difficult terrain, have experience navigating using a GPS, map and compass, and must have extensive experience in avian fieldwork. Field conditions will involve difficult weather, large numbers of insects and possible encounters with dangerous wildlife including moose and bears. Candidates should have skills in one or more of the following areas: nest searching, banding, and/or vegetation sampling. Experience with powerboats and outboard motors a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Must pass a gun safety course (provided) and be willing and able to legally carry a firearm.
Compensation: $12 - $17 hr depending on experience, some overtime. Housing (camping) and some food while in the field will be provided, travel reimbursement up to $750.
To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter electronically to DAVID SHAW
(EM: dshaw AT alaskabird.org) by 1 Feb 2009. Please clearly state in your cover letter if you wish to be considered for a crew leader position.
FIELD BIOLOGIST, Rusty Blackbird Project, Status: Temporary non-exempt, Time of Employment: 1 May to 31 Jul 2009. Number of Positions Available: 2-4 depending on funding.
Position Description:
Field Biologists will participate in a study of the breeding ecology and habitat associations of Rusty Blackbirds. These field-based positions will involve conducting surveys for blackbirds and other species of conservation concern, nest searching and monitoring, habitat sampling, target-netting, and collecting blood and feather samples from captured birds. Field biologists will live and work out of remote tent camps in wetland areas in Alaska. Access to field camps will be by powerboat or bush plane. Access to grocery stores, showers and other comforts will be available only occasionally during the summer. Qualifications: Successful candidates must be physically capable of walking long distances, up to several miles a day, over rough, muddy, and difficult terrain, have experience navigating using a GPS, map and compass, and must have extensive experience in avian fieldwork. Field conditions will involve difficult weather, large numbers of insects and possible encounters with dangerous wildlife including moose and bears. Candidates should have skills in one or more of the following areas: nest searching, banding, and/or vegetation sampling. Experience with powerboats and outboard motors a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Must pass a gun safety course (provided) and be willing and able to legally carry a firearm.
Compensation: $12 - $17 hr depending on experience, some overtime. Housing (camping) and some food while in the field will be provided, travel reimbursement up to $750.
To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter electronically to DAVID SHAW
(EM: dshaw AT alaskabird.org) by 1 Feb 2009. Please clearly state in your cover letter if you wish to be considered for a crew leader position.
posted by birdchick at 11:17 AM
14 Comments:
Call me crazy, but that sounds like a blast!
Unfortunately, I don't have enough field experience yet...ah well.
OK, you are crazy. :)
The Alaska part sounds like fun. The bugs and bears and gun toting for $12/hr...not so much.
no thanks.
haha hiking through that muskeg is fun for about a week, then you pray you get carried off by mosquitoes!
The gun safety thing is pretty standard in Alaska. We lived up in Fairbanks for seven years and whenever I volunteered on field projects like this one with Alaska Fish & Game we all had to pass the gun training (shooting a target with a bear picture on it that is moving toward you with a shotgun loaded with slugs).
As for the bugs, meh...just wear a bugnet over your head and long-sleeve shirts (way more effective than bug spray...even the carcinogenic DEET). Not really a problem if you take some precautions.
Sounds like a fun job!
-Paul
Ha HA ... could maybe be the requirements for Guarding Sarah Palin on her summer vaction!!
So have you sent your application in yet?
Sounds like a job for Mike Rowe on Dirty Jobs.
My favorite part is "Some food provided." All the free blackbird eggs to you eat.
LOL, so if I understand it right this job will leave you smelly because you can't shower, which makes it easy for the bears to find you and incase you don't have enough strength to outrun them because you're weak due to the lack of food, they at least gave you a gun ... ; ))
I was all over it until they said gun, can't I carry a tazer? (Just kidding)
Pass on this one :S
sounds like a typical UAF bio student's summer job. ah how I miss the good ol' days.
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