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Spotted Owl Monitoring Intern
Application Deadline:
02/24/2012
Job Description:
Olympic National Park is seeking 2 interns (March 26-July 11) to assist field survey teams monitoring the population of the threatened Northern Spotted Owl and the effects of competition with increasing numbers of Barred Owls. This is a unique opportunity to live and work on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula with opportunities to explore the wilderness coast, the spectacular high country of the Olympic Mountains, and the largest remaining area of old growth forest in the range of the Northern Spotted Owl. Work consists of locating, banding and determining the nesting status of Spotted Owls at historically occupied territories. This may require spending up to seven days camped in the park's backcountry. Successful applicants will receive training in field protocols, orienteering and owl ID. Shared field gear is provided, but applicants will need to supply most personal backpacking gear (boots, raingear, packs, etc.). Housing and a small stipend of 200.00 per month is provided.
To Apply:
Go to www.volunteer.gov/gov/ to fill out an application and send by mail or email a cover letter, resume and 2 or more references familiar with the applicant's ability to meet the physical demands of this position to: Scott Gremel (email Scott_gremelATnps.gov, phone 360 565 3067) Olympic National Park, 600 E. Park Ave., Port Angeles WA, 98362.
Qualifications:
This position requires excellent physical fitness and the ability to spend 10 hour days hiking on and off-trail with a heavy pack, often in cold, rainy weather and steep terrain. Site visits consisting of hikes of 5-10 miles on trail, followed by off-trail searches requiring elevation gain of several thousand feet are the norm. While field research experience or college coursework in related fields is desired, the main requirement is a documented ability to hike camp and work effectively in a wilderness setting. Interns will also need to work closely with other crew members on extended field tours and possess the self-motivation necessary to work in often uncomfortable conditions.
Number of Opening: 2
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