Conservation Technician

Location: Land Use and Environmental Planning, Stanford University
Schedule: 10-30 hrs/week, October 5 – December 4, 2015 (extension possible)
Hourly Wage: $ 18/hr

Description:
The Conservation Program is responsible for the protection of biological resources on Stanford University lands for their academic value and in compliance with state and federal law. In accordance with these goals, the Conservation Program implements Stanford’s Habitat Conservation Plan, drawn up for the protection of California tiger salamander, red-legged frog, an intergrade garter snake, anadromous steelhead, and western pond turtle. Beyond the basic activities outlined in the Habitat Conservation Plan, the conservation program pro-actively manages for native biodiversity across taxa. Some of our projects include native plant restoration, stream monitoring, burrowing owl monitoring, assays for disease, and invasive weed control.
As a member of the Conservation Program, the Technician’s primary role will be the execution of biological monitoring across Stanford University’s lands and conservation easements. This individual will be responsible for species monitoring, database management, maintenance of field equipment, interaction with the public and collaborating entities, and basic tasks related to the promotion of biological conservation within a dynamic urban environment. A successful candidate will be responsible, prompt, positive, and looking for ways to help our management of native ecosystems and federally listed species. The Conservation Technician will report to the Conservation Program Manager and Assistant Manager.

Qualifications:
• Valid California Driver’s license
• Demonstrated interest in the field of biology/ecology
• Willingness to execute physically rigorous field work
• Good organizational skills
• Experience with identification of birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and plants desirable but not required
• Experience with large Excel databases, photo processing, and ArcGIS desirable but not required

Application Instructions:
If interested, please mail or email a current cover letter, resume, and copy of your transcript to:
ecolea@stanford.edu
Esther Cole, Conservation Program Assistant Manager
477 Oak Rd
Stanford, CA 94305