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Title: Field Biologist Employer: Geo-Marine, Inc. Location: Applications are being accepted to fill temporary positions for a study in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico. Resume Deadline: February 15, 2004 Job Descriptions: Geo-Marine, Inc. is seeking field biologists to participate in a study of the Mexican Spotted Owl in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico from the beginning of April to the end of July 2004. Job description is as follows: Duties throughout the field season include surveying for and identifying breeding status of owls, observing owl behaviors at selected nest sites, collecting video and audio recordings, and conducting vegetation surveys at the nest sites and within the study area. Staff will be trained at the beginning of the field season, but experience with survey work, orienteering, equipment handling, computer data management, behavioral observation, GIS, or New Mexico vegetation knowledge would be helpful. The position requires long hours of extensive hiking at night throughout rugged and steep-sloped terrain at high altitudes (approximately 8000 ft.). Applicant should be able to hike with a 30+ lb. pack. Working hours vary each day, but can be up to 12 hours at a time and some overnight work is expected. Applicants should be in good physical condition. All Employees will be housed in a field encampment during the entire four month season. They will have access to a food storage area, refrigerator, field showers, potable water, and electricity. Employees will be provided with simple camping equipment for use during overnight work in the field (bivvy sack, stove, water purifier), however, it is expected that employees will provide their own personal items such as sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, boots, and other appropriate clothing. While the camp has many comforts, it is in a remote area. Access to grocery stores and other amenities will be limited. Field vehicles will be provided for work use only; employees may bring their personal vehicles if desired. Requirements: Ability to accept all responsibility of the job and assigned tasks. Ability to use provided computer technology to enhance the quality of work and programs. Ability to accept change and new information and cope with job pressure and stress. Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity. Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to work independently at field locations despite occasional adverse field conditions. Ability to work full time for the entire field season (four months). Qualification: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred. Salary: Pay is $12/hour with a $28/day per diem. Field biologists will work a 9 days on/ 5 days off schedule. Duration: April 5, 2004 – late-July Start Date: April 5, 2004 (no exceptions) How to Apply: Please send resumes to: Dana Banwart Geo-Marine, Inc. 11846 Rock Landing Blvd, Suite C Newport News, VA 23606 (757) 873-3702 phone (757) 873-3703 fax [log in to unmask] Employer Background: Geo-Marine, Inc. is a 30 year old engineering and environmental consulting company. www.geo-marine.com