WATERFOWL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Seasonal Employment

Duration:       February through March 2008
                        April through August 2008
                        June through August 2008
                        August through October 2008

Location:       Several positions available throughout California including the Sacramento Valley (near Woodland), Suisun Marsh (near Fairfield), the San Joaquin Valley (near Los Banos), Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (near Stockton), and Klamath Basin (near Tule Lake).

Pay:                $12.00 to $15.00 hour depending on experience and position.

Description:  Field assistance is required for a variety of waterfowl evaluation projects in California.  Primary techniques used during evaluations will include waterfowl breeding-pair surveys, waterfowl nest searches, duck banding, and rocket net trapping.  Duties will vary depending on project and location.  Housing may be provided at study sites, but candidates should be prepared to live in primitive conditions.  Positions are not advisable for those suffering from grass allergies. 

Applicants with education and experience in wildlife biology or related field will be favored. Candidates with at least 2 years completed towards a degree in Wildlife Management or related field and a strong interest in waterfowl and/or wetland habitats are preferred.  Experience with waterfowl nest searching, trapping, identification, and banding techniques are desired but not required.  Applicants should be prepared to work long hours.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, the names and phone numbers/e-mail address of three references, and accompanying cover letter expressing your field of interest (and availability date) to:

Dan Loughman, Waterfowl Projects Supervisor
California Waterfowl Association
4630 Northgate Blvd., Suite 150
Sacramento, CA  95834
(916) 648-1406
Dan_Loughman@calwaterfowl.org
(The California Waterfowl Association is an equal opportunity employer.)