Hi folks,

Saw the following message and thought that there might be some enterprising
birder who may be interested.
Cool stuff down in that part of the desert
Please contact Dr. Floyd for details.

Jon. Anderson
Olympia, Washington
festuca at olywa.net

----- Original Message -----
Subject: job ad: seasonal bird field work
From: Ted Floyd <tedfloyd57 at HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 09:51:37 -0800

Job Announcement:
Bird Point-Count Surveys

Two bird point-count surveyors are needed
for a study of habitat use by the breeding
birds of a complex riparian ecosystem in
southern Nevada. This is a full-time (40
hours per week), short-term (2 months)
position, beginning 1 May 2001. The work
is a collaborative project involving the
University of Nevada at Reno, the Great
Basin Bird Observatory, and the Clark
County Desert Conservation Plan. Salary
is $450 per week, plus mileage reimburse-
ment.

All work will be conducted along the Muddy
River of northern Clark County, Nevada.
This is an area of exceptional breeding
bird diversity, and is home to species
such as Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Vermilion
Flycatcher, Bell's Vireo, Blue Grosbeak,
and Hooded Oriole. The study area is
easy to access and is located about one
hour from Las Vegas.

All candidates should have the following
qualifications:

1. Excellent birding skills, including an
ability to recognize southwestern desert
birdsongs.

2. Their own car or truck (4WD not necessary),
expenses for which shall be reimbursed.

3. An ability to troubleshoot and improvise,
and to get along with the diverse human
inhabitants of a rapidly urbanizing and
politically complex region.

The first of the three qualifications is by
far the most important. We are happy to
consider joint applications from two people
interested working together on this project.

If you are interested in this job, please
submit the following materials:

1. A one-page letter describing your interests
and expertise as they relate to this position,
plus a phone number and e-mail address where
you can be reached.

2. A one-page resume or curriculum vitae.

3. Names, titles, and phone numbers for two
references.

Send your application packet, as three separate
pages, to:

Ted Floyd
Great Basin Bird Observatory
One East First Street, Suite 500
Reno, Nevada 89501

All materials must be received by 1 April 2001.