Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · Florida · posted today
Job Description: Three experienced seasonal field technicians are needed to conduct demographic monitoring research and nest protection of the critically endangered Florida grasshopper sparrow with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ($16.83/hour). Technicians will assist with the collection of important breeding season data on the largest population of this rapidly declining grassland bird endemic to Florida. These positions are an exciting opportunity to protect and conserve one of the most threatened birds in the United States while contributing to a large-scale demographic research project. Florida’s rare and unique dry prairie habitat offers breathtaking grassland sunrises and frequent encounters with some of Florida’s finest wildlife. A video highlighting some of the project activities can be seen here : The little brown bird, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da2IERW5-O4&vl=en, and coverage of the project can be found here: https://www.audubon.org/news/efforts-save-north-americas-most-endangered-bird-are-succeeding Pay is $16.83/hour with shared housing provided. Electricity costs will be split among the field staff during the season. Duties include: - Conducting targeted point count surveys for Florida Grasshopper Sparrows and Bachman’s Sparrows, which includes resighting color-banded individuals. - Nest searching, monitoring, and protecting Florida grasshopper sparrow nests in dry prairie. Nest-related activities include deploying nest cameras, conducting behavioral observations, color banding nestlings, vegetation surveys, data entry, and installing predator deflection fences to protect nests. - Installing game cameras at state-listed Florida burrowing owl burrows - During the 2027 field season, conservation-bred birds will be released into the wild and technicians may also assist with transporting, caring for, and releasing birds into the wild. Qualifications: - Preferred candidates will have experience searching for and monitoring bird nests, grassland bird work is preferred. - Previous experience resighting color-bands using a spotting scope is highly desired. - Mist-netting, banding, point count and nest-camera skills are a plus. - Technicians must be organized, motivated, and adaptable to detailed fieldwork and data management protocols. - Tolerance for high temperatures and extreme humidity is essential, as is the ability to live happily in a rural setting and in close quarters with other field researchers. - Applicant must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be authorized to work in the United States. Previous experience driving four-wheel drive trucks and ATVs in wet conditions is also preferred. - Dedication, sensitivity, patience, and attention to detail when working with a critically endangered bird is a must. - Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. To Apply: Candidates must submit in ONE document (.doc, .docx, or .pdf) a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references to FWCBio@gmail.com. Please state in the subject line of the email the title of the position you are applying for: "FGSP technician 2027." Applications will be accepted and reviewed until December 1 or until the positions are filled. We will start interviewing qualified candidates as applications are received.
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