Hi folks, Got this post from a former Tweeter, and am passing it on for
those who may be interested.

Jon. Anderson
Olympia, Washington
festuca at olywa.net

> Hi Jon - could you post this on Tweeters for me? I have already sent it to
> OBOL and OR TWS. thanks! kelly
>
> Hi all - see below for bird job...contact Vaughan (address at end of
> message) and not me if you wish to apply.
>
> Birder's Alert! - Employment Opportunity
> Olympic National Forest
>
> Position: Here's a great opportunity to apply those birding skills
learned
> in ornithology classes. The Olympic National Forest is seeking to hire
2-4
> biological technicians to assist the Hood Canal District wildlife
biologist
> in forest bird inventories on the Olympic Peninsula. The duty station is
> located in Quilcene approximately 30 minutes south of Port Townsend,
> Washington.
>
> Work Period: The work period will run from approximately late-April
> through August.
>
> Skills Needed: It is very important that the individuals have strong
> birding, (that is, can identify Pacific Northwest forest birds by sound
and
> sight) organizational, and interpersonal skills. The individuals must be
> able to work independently with very little direct supervision. Many
> survey sites are in remote locations; as a result, the individual must be
> able to operate a 4X4 vehicle with standard transmission. In addition, a
> knowledge and understanding of cross-country navigation using a map and
> compass over extremely steep and challenging terrain is
> required. Familiarity with mountain bike use is also
> recommended. Physical fitness is a must! Good computer skills are
> necessary, including knowledge of PC databases, such as Microsoft Access.
>
> Because of the rural location of the work sites, personal transportation
> (car) is strongly recommended.
>
> Specifics: The positions are targeted for GS-5 404 biological technicians
> and selections will be made either through the temporary employment or
> student requisition programs. For non students request your application
> through http://www.fs.fed.us/people/employ/asap or call
> 1-877-813-3476. Specify Olympic National Forest, WA under your selections
> of geographic availability. Students returning to an accredited college
in
> the fall send your resume directly to me. Please have your application
and
> resume mailed by 31 January 2001. Starting salary is approximately
$11.32/hr.
>
> Contact: Please contact me immediately, if are interested. Thanks and
> good luck!
>
> Vaughan D. Marable - Wildlife Biologist
> Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District
> P.O. Box 280
> Quilcene, WA 98548
>
> Tel. (360) 765-2230
> FAX (360) 765-2202
> e-mail vdmarable at fs.fed.us