Cool...saw my first white-headed woodpecker when I worked there back in
the 90s!
Also BEAUTIFUL poorwill, great grey owl, spotted owl, golden eagle,and
sandhill crane (Polo Fields) country. Black bear, bobcat, deer and elk
heaven, too! Look out for wayward airborne ring-necked roosters down
Old Maid Canyon road!
Good luck to any who apply!
Tom Waller ["Chief Walleye" worked for the Yakama (Water Programs)
'94-'98]
"nostalgic and recreational birder"

>>> "Anderson / Chaney" <festuca at olywa.net> 3/7/2007 7:00 PM >>>
Anyone looking for Woodpeckers? Contact Dr. Kozma.



Jon. Anderson

OIympia, WA

Festuca at olywa.us



The Yakama Nation is looking for someone to assist with Avian field
research.

Closes 3/23/07

View the announcement:

http://www.washingtonwildlifesoc.org/shared/WoodpeckerJob07.doc



AVIAN FIELD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - One (1) needed April 11 - July 31,
2007
(with possible one-month extension) to assist with an ongoing research
project focusing on reproductive success and nest-site selection of
White-headed Woodpeckers (focal species), Hairy Woodpeckers, Northern
Flickers, and Western Bluebirds within the ponderosa pine forest zone
along
the east-slope of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State.
Applicants
should have experience in one or more of the following: 1) experience
with
nest searching and monitoring; 2) experience with vegetation sampling
and
plant identification; 3) experience with use of field equipment such as
dbh
tape, clinometer, densiometer, etc.; 4) experience with using a GPS and
the
ability to navigate in remote areas with topographic maps; 5) be
motivated
to quickly learn any deficiencies listed above; 6) be able to
accurately and
efficiently record field observations; and 7) be willing to do other
duties
as assigned (e.g., stream sampling, water quality monitoring, other
fisheries related work, and data entry). Position requires a Bachelor
Degree (or in progress) in Wildlife Biology or related field.
Applicant
must have a valid driver's license with < 1 driving infraction in order
to
attain a tribal driver's license. Applicant must be comfortable
working
alone in remote areas, driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle (work vehicle
provided) under varying and often difficult road conditions, and be in
good
physical condition to carry heavy field equipment over rough and
sometimes
steep terrain in adverse weather conditions (i.e., extreme heat).
Applicant
must find their own housing and travel expenses are not provided.
Position
is full-time (40/hours week) and salary range is $10.58 - $11.58/hour
depending on experience. Please submit a letter of interest
referencing Job
# 2007-041, resume, and names/phone numbers of three (3) references
too:
Yakama Nation Personnel Department, Attn. Lucille, P.O. Box 151,
Toppenish,
WA, 98948 (fax #: 509-865-8777). Deadline for submittal of application
is
March 23rd, 2007. For further inquiries about the position and the
official
job announcement, contact Jeff Kozma at (phone: 509-865-5121 ext. 6343
or
jeffk at yakama.com, with subject line Avian Technician).