Eight wildlife technicians are needed for a long-term population and habitat ecology study of the California Spotted Owl in the central Sierra Nevada of California. Two positions begin April 5, 2021 and the remaining positions will begin on May 3rd. All positions will last until at least July 30, 2021, and possibly up to August 20th. The pay rate is $15.00 per hour. Wildlife technicians will conduct surveys for California spotted and barred owls, re-sight color bands, assess owl reproductive status, locate nest trees, and assist in banding owls. Other duties may include deployment of acoustic monitoring units (ARUs) and participation in vegetation surveys. Technicians will be responsible for caring and maintenance of mice, field equipment, and vehicles. Wildlife technicians will also record, transcribe, enter data into computer databases, and validate data. A typical workweek is 40 hours. Field housing will be provided, but frequent camping is required during the work week. Schedules are irregular, as owls are nocturnal, but follow-up visits will often be conducted during daytime hours.

Applicants must be physically fit (i.e., able to walk long distances in steep terrain), take detailed field notes, be able to work alone and off-trail at night, be confident navigating unfamiliar terrain with a map, compass and GPS, have excellent hearing, be able to identify the colors of bird bands, and be able to operate 4-wheel-drive vehicles. A nearly spotless driving record is required. Field crews must work and live cooperatively. Applicants with a B.S. in wildlife, biology, natural resources, or related fields and/or having related experience are preferred.