NY Breeding Bird Atlas Point Count Temporary Technicians
Employer: Cornell University
Location: New York State
Country: United States
Last Date to Apply: tbd
Employment Dates: 7 weeks; approximately May 18th 2024 - July 6th, 2024
Full-time positions (40 hours/week)
Job Description: The New York Breeding Bird Atlas III (https://ebird.org/atlasny) is hiring a team of 12 (twelve) point counter temporary technicians to conduct surveys throughout New York State during the summer of 2023.
The Temporary Technicians will conduct avian point count surveys at assigned roadside locations and some off-road locations, record distances and behavior codes of individual birds, and enter data into a database. Surveys will occur on both public and private land in all habitat types in New York State. Excellent eastern U.S. bird identification skills by sight and sound and comfort working alone in remote areas is required. Point counters will also use automated recording units (ARUs) during their surveys and will deploy and retrieve ARUs as long-term deployments.
This is a great opportunity to travel and contribute meaningfully to the conservation of bird populations in New York State through documenting the nearly 250 species of birds breeding in the State.
Technicians are responsible for providing their own binoculars, smartphone, and food.
Qualifications:

• Technicians must be physically able to access survey locations and be able to identify all New York land and water birds by sight and sound.
• Candidates should have experience collecting data in the field and maintaining proper fieldnotes.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work early mornings and long hours in a variety of conditions.
• Will be expected to work independently and follow all protocols.
• Comfort hiking off-trail and navigation by GPS in the field and on the road is desired.
• Successful candidates will be very organized and possess excellent communication skills.
• Experience conducting songbird point counts desired.
• Prior experience working alone is a plus as is ability to interact with private landowners.

Compensation:
$18.25 - $19.25 per hour
Hotels and a rental vehicle and/or mileage reimbursement will be provided.
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University Job Title:
Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician
Job Family:
Temporary Technical
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Posting Language
Remote Option Availability:
Fully Onsite
Company:
Contact Name:
Bert Whalen
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