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California Condor Field Assistants (Full-Time) The Peregrine Fund is recruiting field assistants to work at our California Condor release site in northern Arizona. WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO HIRE U. S. RESIDENTS. For background information on the California Condor program, interested candidates should visit The Peregrine Fund's California Condor Notes from the Field pages. The success of the California Condor release effort depends greatly on the dedication of our field biologists; only serious, highly motivated individuals should apply. Duties: As a member of a ten to twelve-person team, the duties of the field assistant include monitoring the movements of free-flying condors using radio transmitters and taking detailed behavioral notes. The job requires long, sometimes strenuous days in the field. Applicants must be able to carry heavy supplemental condor food, sometimes in the dark over rough terrain. Interacting and sharing information on these charismatic birds with our cooperators and the general public is an important part of the job. Field assistants are responsible for the management of project equipment, including vehicles, radios, optical, and computer equipment. Employees can expect to work four days on, followed by three days off, per week. There will be occasions, however, where schedules may need to be adjusted based on programmatic needs. Desirable Qualifications: This is not a desk job. Applicants must be highly energetic and willing to work long days while maintaining a positive attitude. Successful field assistants must be able to tolerate climate extremes, be in excellent physical condition, and be prepared to work independently in remote areas. Individuals must possess a biology-related undergraduate or graduate degree; they should also be confident driving standard 4WD trucks over remote back roads. Previous experience using telemetry, GPS units, and making behavioral observations and notes are highly desired. Compensation: Positions start at $18,000 per year based on 26-annual pay periods. Salary is paid every two weeks and housing is provided. After one month of employment, new employees will be eligible for insurance benefits. Working Conditions: Expect to work in one of the most beautiful areas in the southwestern United States, including Grand Canyon National Park, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and the surrounding areas. The climate can vary from extremely hot in the summer months to brutally cold during parts of the winter. Based out of The Peregrine Fund’s central office near Marble Canyon, Arizona, field assistants will spend some days monitoring birds from blinds and living in a tent above the Vermilion Cliffs release site. Other days will be spent in Grand Canyon National Park monitoring the birds and explaining about the release program to interested visitors when required. Please submit an application as soon as possible by downloading here or by contacting The Peregrine Fund at the address listed below to request an application. If you are making a request by e-mail, please include your full mailing address. When returning your application to Chris Parish in Arizona, please include a resume and two letters of reference, if possible. Please remember to list the date that you would be available. Please return all applications, reference letters, and resumes to: Chris Parish, Project Supervisor HC 31, Box 22 Mormon Lake, AZ 86038 (928) 606-5155 E-Mail: cparish@peregrinefund.org |
United States of America
Ph. 208-362-3716, Fax 208-362-2376
Interpretive Center 208-362-8687
E-mail: tpf@peregrinefund.org
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