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Aplomado Falcon Release Site Attendants
Temporary Job Announcement - 2009 The Peregrine Fund will be awarding temporary positions for hack site studies at Aplomado Falcon release sites in West Texas and southern New Mexico. Positions will be awarded for approximately eight to twelve sites, with a two-person team per site. The release period will be approximately ten weeks at some locations and up to twelve weeks at others. Attendants will be responsible for feeding and monitoring from six to 20 young falcons from the time they are placed at the site until they reach independence. A typed report (format supplied) will be required upon completion of the project. The success of the study and release effort will depend on the effort of the individual as well as the team. Applicants receiving positions will participate in a unique effort to restore endangered Aplomado Falcons to their native habitat. Releases will begin in late May, June, July, or August upon activation of the sites. Starting dates are dependant upon the dates that the young falcons hatch at our facility in Boise, Idaho. Some sites will last into September, depending upon the starting date. As a temporary employee you will receive a check every two weeks for $692.30 less tax withholding. Field housing will be provided. The Fund will supply each site with a spotting scope and tripod which must be returned to the Fund at the completion of the study. Each person receiving a position will be responsible for their own food and transportation to and from the site. It will be necessary for at least one member of the team to have a vehicle. Temporary positions will be issued only to those over 18 years old. Some ornithological or other wildlife experience is desirable, but not mandatory. Most sites require knowledge of working outdoors in a hot environment, requiring applicants to be in good physical condition. Positions for these sites will be issued only to persons possessing such qualifications. All positions will require working long, challenging hours. The short time in which the study can be completed and the remote locations preclude "time off" unless arrangements are made in advance. No pets will be allowed. Due to insurance requirements, only Peregrine Fund employees will be allowed at the release sites. Please submit an application as soon as possible. You may download an application here (pdf) or receive one by contacting The Peregrine Fund at the address listed below or via email at tpf@peregrinefund.org. If you are e-mailing your request please include your full mailing address. Applications need to be completed and returned by March 30 or sooner. Applicants receiving temporary positions will be notified by April 15, or sooner. Applications will be accepted until June 15, however, these will be considered only if there are positions available. Applications should be sent to: William R. Heinrich--Species Restoration Manager The Peregrine Fund 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane Boise, Idaho, 83709 (208) 362-3716 E-Mail: tpf@peregrinefund.org |
United States of America
Ph. 208-362-3716, Fax 208-362-2376
Interpretive Center 208-362-8687
E-mail: tpf@peregrinefund.org
Combined Federal Campaign #10639