Seasonal Conservation Science Technician II 30 Weeks
The Conservation Science Technician II (30 weeks) is responsible for collecting and managing demographic and environmental data to support ecosystem management decisions in the 3,350-acre Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Field projects will primarily include collecting distribution, abundance and habitat data for rare and endangered wildlife and evaluating ecological restoration of globally-rare inland pine barrens vegetation communities. The position will be 80-90% field and 10-20% office.
Duties:
- Serve as a field coordinator for short-term conservation science field crew including Technician I’s and interns
- Survey adult populations of the Karner blue butterfly
- Collect vegetation data (stem counts, species composition, structure)
- Monitor preserve hydrology by surveying wells
- Assist with wildlife camera trapping
- Conduct surveys of other special concern animals as time and resources allow
- Assist with operation of bird banding stations (MAPS, Fall migration, Northern saw-whet-owl, etc.)
- Assist with Smooth green snake research
- Nocturnal surveys of Spadefoot toad and whip-poor-will as time and weather allow
- Data management and reporting
- Literature reviews
- Work with GPS/GIS as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree required in ecology, zoology, botany or related environmental science field
- Technical knowledge of the practices and techniques of field biology needed to accurately gather and manage ecological data
- Bird banding and mist netting experience
- Plant ID skills
- GIS/GPS skills
- Ability to collect field data and keep accurate records to facilitate analyses, professional presentations, technical reports, and publications
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to use personal computers including the use of spreadsheet, database, and word-processing programs
- Willingness and ability to work weekends as necessary
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on some difficult or hazardous terrain (e.g. steep slopes, wetlands, heavily forested or shrubland, etc.)
- Ability to work well with staff, volunteers, academic partners, and others
Information about the Albany Pine Bush Preserve
The 3,350+ - acre Albany Pine Bush Preserve (APBP), located in New York’s Capital District, protects one of the best remaining inland pitch pine-scrub oak barrens in the world. This extraordinary fire-dependent ecosystem provides habitat for many plants and animals, including more than 20 percent of New York State’s wildlife Species of Greatest Conservation Need, such as the endangered Karner blue butterfly. The APBP is a National Natural Landmark, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Site, a New York State Unique Area and Bird Conservation Area, and a National Audubon Society Important Bird Area. Characterized by rolling sand dunes and over 20 miles of trails, the APBP offers visitors many recreational opportunities including hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing and canoeing. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is a public-private partnership created by the NYS Legislature in 1988 to protect and manage the APBP and provide the public with educational and recreational opportunities. The Management Plan for the APBP guides all aspects of expanding and managing the preserve. The Commission’s goal is a preserve of 5,380 acres.
Position Duration: Anticipated May-November (30 weeks) Start Date TBD
Application Deadline: April 10, 2020
Send resume (with contact information for 3 references) to:
Amanda Dillon, Field Ecologist and Entomologist
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
adillon@albanypinebush.org
No phone calls please
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date Posted: 03-26-2020
Expire Date: 04-10-2020
Contact Name: Amanda Dillon
Contact Email: adillon@albanypinebush.org
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