Herpetology technician Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

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Hadar
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Herpetology technician Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

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Attention herpers interested in a seasonal position conducting herpetofauna surveys! This is an announcement regarding an opening for a Herpetology Field Technician in South Carolina at Clemson University. The contact person, Sidney Godfrey, is a friend of mine and an amazing person to work with.

Location: Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Salary: $1500/month
Start Date: 03/01/2016
End Date: 05/31/2016
Last Date to Apply: 02/15/2016

Description: Herpetofauna surveys will be conducted in the tidally-influenced estuary zone of the Savannah River, with a focus on hummock and hollow habitats. Technicians will be required to identify and handle southeastern reptiles and amphibians in the field. Visual surveys and frog vocalization surveys will be conducted in conjunction with multiple trapping methods. On-site housing and a work truck will be provided for the duration of the work. Access to field sites will be accomplished through a combination of boating, kayaking, and hiking due to tidal influences.

Qualifications: Applicants must be proficient in identifying reptiles and amphibians of the southeastern United States; preference will be given to applicants with previous experience. Applicants should be able to learn frog calls for vocalization surveys. Weekend work may be necessary. Applicants should be able to handle hot, humid conditions and inclement weather. A valid driver’s license is required.

Please send via e-mail, and as one document: a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and any relevant work experience, your resume, and contact information for three references to Sidney Godfrey ([email protected]).

Cheers, Heather
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Re: Herpetology technician Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

Post by umop apisdn »

This is also a wonderful area for herping in general, and a very promising place for that person still dying to find a rainbow snake!

If I wasn't already working a job in SC with herps, I would have snatched up this opportunity in a heartbeat.
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