Temporary Avian Migration Technician - Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

Assist a graduate student with field data collection and data entry Conduct mist netting, capture, and extraction of migrating songbirds during spring and fall migrations Collect data on migratory bird stopover sites in early-succession forests Perform mist-netting, vegetation sampling, and deployment of autonomous recording units (ARUs) Drive several hours each day to field sites Hike long distances off trail in mountainous terrain while carrying field equipment Identify avian species by sight and sound Set up and deploy ARUs Set up mist nets Assist with banding and handling live birds Perform vegetation surveys Interact with private landowners and the public as required Requirements Associate's Degree 0–6 months of experience identifying eastern songbirds by sight and sound, emphasizing songs and calls Experience handling birds and extracting them from mist nets Knowledge of eastern forest tree identification Ability to collect forest structure measurements Valid driver's license Clean driving record Ability to perform field work full time Ability to hike several miles off trail while carrying up to 40 lbs. of gear Ability to work efficiently in typical Appalachian spring/summer conditions High preference for previous mist-netting experience Preferred ability to reliably identify common regional species by song Preferred experience collecting structural habitat measurements, including DBH, canopy cover, and tree identification Cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references, including email and phone number for each Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in field data collection and avian species identification, with a strong emphasis on mist-netting and handling techniques. Capable of performing vegetation surveys and collecting structural habitat measurements in diverse environments. Highest-signal resume keywords Mist-Netting Experience Avian Species Identification Field Data Collection Vegetation Surveying Valid Driver's License ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Mist-Netting Bird Handling Data Collection Forest Structure Measurement Vegetation Sampling Species Identification Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) Deployment Eastern Forest Tree Identification Soft Skills Public Interaction Team Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications Associate's Degree Industry Keywords Migratory Birds Eastern Songbirds Appalachian Conditions Field Work Habitat Measurements #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor