Job: Tarheel Herp Tech

NEWS RELEASE The Center for North American Herpetology Lawrence, Kansas http://www.cnah.org 4 February 2009 SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIAN (HERPETOLOGY) Position 60034248 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Wildlife Diversity Program Job Description We are hiring a field technician to assist with various amphibian, turtle, and reptile projects in the Piedmont and Sandhills regions of North Carolina. The successful applicant will assist with herpetological studies including Gopher Frog radiotelemetry and surveys, vernal pool and Seepage Salamander studies, nocturnal frog-call surveys, Eastern Box Turtle radiotelemetry, and general herpetological surveys. This position may also assist with conducting point counts for Bachman's Sparrows and other songbirds. Field work will be conducted on Sandhills Gameland, Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge and other locations in the North Carolina Sandhills and Piedmont. The job will begin on or around 23 February 2009 and end in November 2009. Work hours will not be standard, due to the nature of the projects. Some duties will require working independently in remote field locations. The employee's duty station will be at the Sandhills Game Land near Hoffman, North Carolina. Pay will be $12.25 to $13.50 per hour for 40 hours per week, depending upon training and experience. The Wildlife Resources Commission will deduct taxes. A vehicle and other necessary equipment will be provided, and the employee will be reimbursed for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary. Rent- free group housing will be available in Rockingham, North Carolina. Qualifications A 2-year degree in Wildlife Biology or related field is required, with a Bachelor's degree or higher preferred. The successful applicant must have a good working knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife management and research. Experience with amphibian, turtle, and reptile identification, radiotelemetry, and a willingness to work with venomous snakes is essential. The ability to identify southeastern birds by sight and voice will be helpful. Experience working with Access, ArcMap, and GPS units will also be helpful. We are looking for a self-starter with good organizational skills and personal motivation, who can work well independently. Applications Send a resume, including the names and phone numbers of 2-3 references, and a cover letter to: Jeff Humphries Piedmont Wildlife Diversity Biologist 404 Barclay Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 (919) 928-4071 jeff.humphries@earthlink.net Deadline: Applications must be received by 11 February 2009. Email submissions are acceptable.