[birdky] FW: bird survey work summer job

12 January 2006

I am forwarding this notice from Illinois just to be sure no one in KY why
might be interested misses the opportunity.

Bennett
113 Iroquois Circle
Russellville, KY  42276


-----Original Message-----
From: Rhonda Rothrock [mailto:woodthrusheola@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 4:19 PM
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Subject: FW: bird survey work summer job


This from the ILBirds list serve (From Steve Bailey)
   Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:55:47 -0000
   From: "calcariusp" <sdbailey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: bird survey work summer job (No Sightings)

Applications are being taken for field assistants to work with the Illinois
Natural History Survey's Critical Trends Assesment Program ornithologists in
conducting breeding bird survey's statewide this coming summer (2006).  The
positions are 40 hour per week positions and will run from approximately 15
May - 31 July.  Duties for the field assistant will involve independently
conducting point-count surveys of birds in forests, wetlands, and grasslands
throughout Illinois.  Although experience with GPS systems is not a
necessary pre-requisite for the positions, the field assistant will be
expected to locate survey census points with a GPS machine, so for those
without GPS experience, training for using GPS will be provided. Other
skills which the field assistant should possess include orienteering
(through use of a compass) and some minimal computer skills, for use in data
entry, etc.  A valid driver's license is also required.
        However, the main qualification necessary for filling these
positions is the ability to IDENTIFY ALL SPECIES OF BIRD that occurs or is
likely to occur in Illinois by BOTH SIGHT AND SOUND (SONG AND CALLS).  In
order to accomplish this, the applicant should have excellent hearing.  The
applicant must also be willing to work outside under a variety of field and
environmental conditions and travel 3-4 days at a time throughout Illinois
with overnight stays (motel costs will be reimbursed).  Mileage will be
reimbursed for use of personal vehicles, or the possibility exists that a
vehicle may be provided.  Some overtime work may be necessary, for the
applicant to be able to complete the 20-25 censuses that will be expected of
them to complete. The rate of pay for this position will be $10.00/hour.
        Those with experience in conducting bird point-count surveys should
mention any and all such work when applying.  Conducting an Illinois
Breeding Bird Survey route would be one example of such survey work.  If you
have more questions regarding any aspect of this project, please contact me
at the address/phone number below.  Good birding!


Steven D. Bailey
CTAP Ornithologist
Illinois Natural History Survey
1816 S. Oak St.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
Phone: 217/244-2174
Fax: 217/ 265-5110
sdbailey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Visit the CTAP homepage and On-line data at http://ctap.inhs.uiuc.edu Look
for on-line INHS biological data at http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu





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Rhonda Rothrock
Pomona, Illinois  62975

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