Post by L Roebuck on Feb 24, 2006 8:51:20 GMT -5
Bat Conservation and Management, Inc. is seeking field team members to participate in Indiana bat radio telemetry and mist net surveys in the mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern U.S. from approximately April 5 to August 15, 2006.
Duties throughout the field season include
transporting, installing, and removing harp trap and mist net equipment, removing bats from mist nets, maintaining equipment, documentation, and conducting vegetation surveys within the study area. Applicants must be able to take accurate notes, communicate clearly, and operate independently. Staff will be trained at the beginning of the field season, but experience with mist nets, orienteering, equipment handling, computer data management, and basic northeast vegetation knowledge would be helpful. The position may require long hours of extensive hiking at night throughout rugged uneven terrain or in waist deep water. Applicant should be able to hike with a 30+ lb. pack in inclement weather. Working hours vary each day with times usually between 5 PM and 3 AM. Applicants should be in good physical condition.
Radio telemetry work is involved. During this operation dusk to dawn work is expected required. Applicants should be able to interpret topographic maps at night quickly, have good communication skills, and be comfortable working a laptop computer.
Accommodations vary by project. Some projects may simply involve hotels. During some fieldwork, an encampment near the study area will serve as a base of operations. Employees will have access to a food storage area, refrigerator, stove, field showers,potable water, and electricity. It is expected that employees will provide their own personal items such as sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, boots, and other appropriate clothing. No backcountry camping is involved. While the camp has many comforts, it is in a remote area. Access to grocery stores and other amenities may be limited. Field vehicles will be provided for work; employees may bring their personal vehicles if desired.
Requirements:
Some projects require rabies pre-exposure vaccination and recent titer check, or be willing to obtain vaccination before fieldwork commences. Radio telemetry specific projects do not require vaccination. Must have valid drivers license. Ability to accept all responsibility of the job and assigned tasks. Ability to accept change and new information. Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity. Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to work independently at field locations despite occasional adverse field conditions. Ability to work full time for the entire field season or long stretches of time.
Qualification:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred.
Salary:
Daily rate + per deim + lodging, based on experience. Travel expense reimbursement as needed from project location.
Contact:
Send resume and letter of interest to John Chenger, 220 Old Stone House Road North, Carlisle, PA 17013. Fax 717-241-2228, email jchenger@batmanagement.com
Duties throughout the field season include
transporting, installing, and removing harp trap and mist net equipment, removing bats from mist nets, maintaining equipment, documentation, and conducting vegetation surveys within the study area. Applicants must be able to take accurate notes, communicate clearly, and operate independently. Staff will be trained at the beginning of the field season, but experience with mist nets, orienteering, equipment handling, computer data management, and basic northeast vegetation knowledge would be helpful. The position may require long hours of extensive hiking at night throughout rugged uneven terrain or in waist deep water. Applicant should be able to hike with a 30+ lb. pack in inclement weather. Working hours vary each day with times usually between 5 PM and 3 AM. Applicants should be in good physical condition.
Radio telemetry work is involved. During this operation dusk to dawn work is expected required. Applicants should be able to interpret topographic maps at night quickly, have good communication skills, and be comfortable working a laptop computer.
Accommodations vary by project. Some projects may simply involve hotels. During some fieldwork, an encampment near the study area will serve as a base of operations. Employees will have access to a food storage area, refrigerator, stove, field showers,potable water, and electricity. It is expected that employees will provide their own personal items such as sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, boots, and other appropriate clothing. No backcountry camping is involved. While the camp has many comforts, it is in a remote area. Access to grocery stores and other amenities may be limited. Field vehicles will be provided for work; employees may bring their personal vehicles if desired.
Requirements:
Some projects require rabies pre-exposure vaccination and recent titer check, or be willing to obtain vaccination before fieldwork commences. Radio telemetry specific projects do not require vaccination. Must have valid drivers license. Ability to accept all responsibility of the job and assigned tasks. Ability to accept change and new information. Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity. Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to work independently at field locations despite occasional adverse field conditions. Ability to work full time for the entire field season or long stretches of time.
Qualification:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred.
Salary:
Daily rate + per deim + lodging, based on experience. Travel expense reimbursement as needed from project location.
Contact:
Send resume and letter of interest to John Chenger, 220 Old Stone House Road North, Carlisle, PA 17013. Fax 717-241-2228, email jchenger@batmanagement.com