WETLAND TECHNICIAN
Seasonal Employment

Duration:       Seasonal position (April through October 2008) with the potential to develop into a full-time salaried position
                                               
Location:       Sacramento Valley

Pay:                $12.00 to $15.00/hour (depending on experience)

Required Education and Experience:
Candidates must have at least 2 years of study completed towards a degree in wildlife biology,  wildlife management or related field and a strong interest in waterfowl and wetland habitats .  Experience with heavy equipment and all-terrain vehicle operation, elevation survey equipment, and general construction management is desired but not required.  Applicants should be prepared to work independently, travel, work long hours in adverse conditions (heat, dust), and be capable of lifting 50-80lbs.

Job Description and Responsibilities:
The primary duties of this position include collecting field elevation data by ATV for the purpose of creating topographic maps used to accurately design the water control infrastructure required to manage wetland habitat.  Employees will also have the opportunity to assist with wetland design and engineering and general construction management. State-of-the-art satellite elevation survey equipment will be used to conduct pre- and post-construction surveys, grade checks, and monitor construction activities through project completion.  The successful applicant can hope to gain work experience including interaction with federal and state agencies and private landowners, wetland design and construction, habitat management, grant writing, contracting, project cost estimation, cost-tracking, wetland plant identification, soil conservation, hydrology, and plant and animal surveys.

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 dates) to:

Jake Messerli, Director of Waterfowl and Wetland Programs
California Waterfowl Association
4630 Northgate Blvd., Suite 150
Sacramento, CA  95834
(916) 648-1406
Jake_Messerli@calwaterfowl.org
(The California Waterfowl Association is an equal opportunity employer.)