The primary task is to participate in a collaborative research study documenting the foraging locations and patterns of seabirds breeding in the Main Hawaiian Islands. Tasks will involve executing the capture, handling, and deployment and recovery of tracking tags (GPS, TDR) on Oahu seabirds at multiple colonies. Responsibilities include logistics and planning, volunteer supervision, safety, conducting field studies, and data management. Other tasks may include contributing to complimentary seabird and habitat conservation work.
Job Duties
1. Seabird tracking field studies a. Planning logistics b. Volunteer coordination c. Field work (mainly night work) d. Interagency communications
2. Data entry & management
Required • Excellent swimmer and knowledge of marine safety • Experience monitoring burrowing seabird breeding colonies • Direct experience capturing, handling or tagging seabirds • Comfortable working in the field at night with no shelter • Comfortable troubleshooting software (gps tag interface) and data entry programs (Access) • Ability to make independent decisions about personnel and wildlife safety • Ability to train and supervise volunteers • Ability to work collaboratively with government, NGO and academic entities
Preferred • Hawai‘i resident who can also participate in 2015 field season • Own vehicle and accommodations on Oahu
The positions will be co-supervised by Michelle Hester (Oikonos), Amarisa Marie (DLNR), and Lindsay Young (Pacific Rim Conservation). Driving required. Travel and accommodation expenses are negotiable. Specific responsibility level and pay rate will depend on experience supervising seabird field studies and data ($17 to $22 hour).
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