Seasonal Technician

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National Audubon Society
Sacramento, CA, USA
Full-time

Audubon California is seeking an individual to conduct bird surveys who is comfortable working alone in remote settings, is a strong communicator, can maturely interact with private landowners and managers, can confidently estimate and identify blackbird species, and can enter survey data with a close attention to detail.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Conduct Tricolored Blackbird surveys from public roads throughout the San Joaquin Valley 2.5 days per week to identify breeding locations on farms;
  • The Tricolored Blackbird Program is a coordinated effort with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to identify Tricolored Blackbird colonies in agricultural   fields at risk of harvest;
  • Communicate regularly with private landowners about property access;
  • Enter data in the field and proof data in an electronic database;
  • Conduct preliminary data analyses and reporting.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2+ years applicable field experience;
  • Ability to identify birds by sight, specifically shorebirds and waterfowl. Tricolored Blackbird identification training will be provided;
  • Experience driving field trucks on narrow roads in variable conditions;
  • Strong initiative and self-motivation and ability to work with limited supervision;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, conservation partners, private landowners and farmers, volunteers, and local community members;
  • Experience working on field projects; work in an agricultural setting and interaction with private landowners a plus;
  • Ability to travel in California, and to work evenings, as needed. Ability to stay in field housing part-time or commute from a San Joaquin Valley location (full-time housing is not provided);
  • A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record;
  • Comfort using a GPS unit and testing/using a new mapping system through ArcGIS Collector on iPhone;
  • Familiarity with Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint;
  • Ability to engage in strenuous outdoor activity, carry field equipment and endure outdoor field conditions including cold and wet winter weather and extreme heat;
  • Proven effectiveness working in a team setting;
  • Comfort working alone in a field setting.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3930/part-time-seasonal-technicia...

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 26 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 26 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit