PA Atlas Field Research Technicians, 4 openings

Field Research Technicians for PA Bird Atlas (4 openings)

DEADLINE: Feb 15, 2024

EMPLOYER: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

The Pennsylvania Bird Atlas (https://ebird.org/atlaspa) is hiring a team of 4 point count technicians to conduct surveys throughout Pennsylvania during the summer of 2024.

DATES

May 20 – mid July 2024

COMPENSATION

• $20/hr
• A combination of state park campsites and hotel accommodations will be provided or reimbursed for a total of 5 nights/week.
• Mileage reimbursement on personal vehicles will be provided. Vehicle rental may be provided in lieu of use of a personal vehicle if necessary.
• Technicians are responsible for providing their own food, binoculars, smartphone, camping equipment, and vehicle (if possible).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The field season will begin with an orientation session at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (Orwigsburg, PA) during the week of May 20, 2024. Technicians will conduct avian point count surveys at assigned roadside locations, record distances and behavior codes of individual birds, and enter data into a database. Surveys will occur in all habitat types across entire state of Pennsylvania. The work schedule will require flexibility in event of inclement weather but will be no more than 40 hrs/week on a Monday-Friday schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to identify birds of Pennsylvania by sight and sound. Preference will be given to applicants with previous point count experience and eBird experience.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving history.
• Must be willing to work early mornings and long hours in a variety of conditions including hot weather and buggy conditions.
• Must be comfortable camping in public campgrounds.
• Must be comfortable working both independently and within a small team, and be able to follow all Atlas protocols.
• Must be comfortable navigating by GPS and driving long hours.
• Must be self-motivated and have good communication skills