From patrickk@csufresno.edu Fri Dec 6 14:14:32 2002 Received: from mailscan1.cac.washington.edu (mailscan1.cac.washington.edu [140.142.32.136]) by lists.u.washington.edu (8.12.1+UW01.12/8.12.1+UW02.11) with SMTP id gB6MEVrw012422 for ; Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:14:31 -0800 Received: FROM mxu7.u.washington.edu BY mailscan1.cac.washington.edu ; Fri Dec 06 14:14:31 2002 -0800 Received: from keaton.its.csufresno.edu (keaton.csufresno.edu [129.8.52.178]) by mxu7.u.washington.edu (8.12.1+UW01.12/8.12.1+UW02.11) with ESMTP id gB6MESQ5013050 for ; Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:14:28 -0800 Received: from zimmer.csufresno.edu (zimmer.csufresno.edu [129.8.52.100]) by keaton.its.csufresno.edu (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 1.05 (built Nov 6 2002)) with ESMTP id <0H6P00KB6XS3SP@keaton.its.csufresno.edu> for consbio@u.washington.edu; Fri, 06 Dec 2002 14:14:28 -0800 (PST) Received: from patrick.csufresno.edu (adsl-64-160-214-218.esrp.org [64.160.214.218]) by zimmer.csufresno.edu (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 1.05 (built Nov 6 2002)) with ESMTPA id <0H6P003UDXRZSR@zimmer.csufresno.edu>; Fri, 06 Dec 2002 14:14:26 -0800 (PST) Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 14:18:26 -0800 From: Patrick Kelly Subject: FIELD BIOLOGIST (1 or more positions) X-Sender: patrickk@zimmer.csufresno.edu To: consbio@u.washington.edu Message-id: <5.0.2.1.2.20021206141808.03c68670@zimmer.csufresno.edu> MIME-version: 1.0 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.0.2 Content-type: multipart/alternative; boundary="Boundary_(ID_I8BQ3rf8SDPPnMGycZ5ffg)" --Boundary_(ID_I8BQ3rf8SDPPnMGycZ5ffg) Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable FIELD BIOLOGIST (1 or more positions) SALARY: $12 to $15/hour without benefits. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate(s) will assist in a field research program on the= =20 Mohave ground squirrel, a state-listed threatened species, in the Mojave=20 Desert of California; participate in ecological research on the Mohave=20 ground squirrel and associated animal and plant species, including small=20 mammal live-trapping and tagging, and vegetation sampling; and enter,=20 summarize, and analyze field data. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A working knowledge of Mojave Desert biota and natural communities is=20 helpful, but not required. At minimum, the successful candidate is expected= =20 to rapidly become familiar with the biota of the western Mojave Desert and= =20 with survey and research methods for small mammal populations; have the=20 ability to work under supervision and also be self-directed; have the=20 ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with=20 co-workers, staff, and the general public; data entry experience with=20 MS-DOS/Windows based computers; ability to camp overnight at unimproved=20 research sites periodically; ability to walk up to 12 miles per day over=20 rough and steep terrain and work outdoors in all types of weather; safely=20 operate four-wheel drive vehicles; work at sites to include, but not=20 limited to, San Bernardino County, southwestern Inyo County, and the desert= =20 portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties; possess a valid California=20 driver's license, and ability to obtain a California defensive driver's=20 certificate. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS: Candidates with skills in wildlife research and experience in field=20 investigations of small mammal populations are particularly encouraged to=20 apply. Other valuable skills include vegetation sampling and data analysis. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Requires a B.A./B.S. in the biological sciences or a closely related field,= =20 with a strong background in ecology and field biology. A year of=20 experience in biological field research is strongly preferred. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In order to be considered a candidate for this position, the California=20 State University, Stanislaus Foundation application form, an Affirmative=20 Action Data form (optional), a resume, and three letters of recommendation= =20 must be submitted to: California State University, Stanislaus Auxiliary Attention: Val Heckendorf Corporation Yard #800 H 801 West Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, CA 95382 (209) 667-3006 =95 FAX (209) 664-7053 Email: VHeckendorf@csustan.edu Position description and forms can be downloaded from: http://www.bf.csustan.edu/ABS/current_job_openings.htm Screening of applicants will begin on January 6, 2003, thereafter the=20 position(s) will remain open until filled. After the Screening Committee has evaluated all applications received for=20 this vacancy, those individuals who appear most qualified will be contacted= =20 by telephone for an interview and may be required to take a performance=20 examination related to this position. California State University,=20 Stanislaus Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women,=20 minorities, and persons with disabilities as well as other affected classes= =20 are encouraged to apply. CSU Stanislaus Foundation hires only individuals lawfully authorized to=20 work in the United States. STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS: Full-time temporary position(s) beginning March 3, 2003 and ending on or=20 before June 30, 2003, through the California State University, Stanislaus -= =20 Endangered Species Recovery Program. Primary work site is Ridgecrest,=20 California. Email inquiries about this post can be addressed to the Mohave Ground=20 Squirrel Project Director. Dr. Phil Leitner California State University, Stanislaus Endangered Species Recovery Program Email: pleitner@pacbell.net --Boundary_(ID_I8BQ3rf8SDPPnMGycZ5ffg) Content-type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable

FIELD BIOLOGIST (1 or more positions)

SALARY:  $12 to $15/hour without benefits.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate(s) will assist in a field research program on the Mohave ground squirrel, a state-listed threatened species, in the Mojave Desert of California; participate in ecological research on the Mohave ground squirrel and associated animal and plant species, including small mammal live-trapping and tagging, and vegetation sampling; and enter, summarize, and analyze field data.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:    
A working knowledge of Mojave Desert biota and natural communities is helpful, but not required. At minimum, the successful candidate is expected to rapidly become familiar with the biota of the western Mojave Desert and with survey and research methods for small mammal populations; have the ability to work under supervision and also be self-directed; have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, staff, and the general public; data entry experience with MS-DOS/Windows based computers; ability to camp overnight at unimproved research sites periodically; ability to walk up to 12 miles per day over rough and steep terrain and work outdoors in all types of weather; safely operate four-wheel drive vehicles; work at sites to include, but not limited to, San Bernardino County, southwestern Inyo County, and the desert portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties; possess a valid California driver's license, and ability to obtain a California defensive driver's certificate.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS:
Candidates with skills in wildlife research and experience in field investigations of small mammal populations are particularly encouraged to apply.  Other valuable skills include vegetation sampling and data analysis.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Requires a B.A./B.S. in the biological sciences or a closely related field, with a strong background in ecology and field biology.  A year of experience in biological field research is strongly preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  
In order to be considered a candidate for this position, the California State University, Stanislaus Foundation application form, an Affirmative Action Data form (optional), a resume, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted to:

California State University, Stanislaus Auxiliary
Attention:  Val Heckendorf
Corporation Yard #800 H
801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA  95382
(209) 667-3006 =95 FAX (209) 664-7053
Email:  VHeckendorf@csustan.edu

Position description and forms can be downloaded from:
http://www.bf.csustan.edu/ABS/current_job_openings.htm

Screening of applicants will begin on January 6, 2003, thereafter the position(s) will remain open until filled.

After the Screening Committee has evaluated all applications received for this vacancy, those individuals who appear most qualified will be contacted by telephone for an interview and may be required to take a performance examination related to this position.  California State University, Stanislaus Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified women, minorities, and persons with disabilities as well as other affected classes are encouraged to apply. 

CSU Stanislaus Foundation hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS:
Full-time temporary position(s) beginning March 3, 2003 and ending on or before June 30, 2003, through the California State University, Stanislaus - Endangered Species Recovery Program.  Primary work site is Ridgecrest, California. 

Email inquiries about this post can be addressed to the Mohave Ground Squirrel Project Director.

Dr. Phil Leitner
California State University, Stanislaus
Endangered Species Recovery Program
Email: pleitner@pacbell.net
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