Lower Colorado River Riparian Bird Survey Technician

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (up to 5) needed for bird surveys on the
Arizona/California border. Great Basin Bird Observatory is seeking field technicians to
conduct riparian landbird surveys for a long-term monitoring project on the lower
Colorado River. The field season will begin March 27 and end June 9. Surveyors must be
available the entire season. Duties include area searches of all breeding birds and territory
mapping, with data collection on tablets and ArcGIS, and pre-survey plot scouting and
trail clearing. The most competitive applicants will have at least one field season of
experience surveying passerines by sight and sound (preferably southwestern birds). The
ability to hike in very hot and sometimes difficult conditions (e.g. dense vegetation,
standing water, mosquitos), good communication skills, and a willingness to live and
work with a field crew are essential. Surveyors will be hired as seasonal temporary
GBBO employees and paid $2200-$2400/month depending on experience. Field vehicles
and housing will be provided; some primitive camping will also be required. GBBO
requires all technicians to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or an approved
exemption. Please send a cover letter and resume (including the names, phone numbers,
and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to Lauren Harter (email harter@gbbo.org) and
include the position(s) you would like to be considered for in the subject line (Lower
Colorado River). Positions will be open until filled.