Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 09:21:30 -0500 From: Keith L Pardieck Subject: Student Jobs at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center -- summer 2003 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS/INTERNS NEEDED -- The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Breeding Bird Survey is seeking to hire two full-time temporary Biological Science Technicians/Interns to assist in maintaining the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) program (For more information on the BBS go to, www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/.). Duties will include: preparation of biological data for computer entry, performance of quality assurance and quality control procedures on biological data using optical character recognition software and other techniques, assisting with database management, photocopying and filing, conducting literature searches, preparation of graphs, charts and other materials for web pages, and assisting in preparation of administrative correspondence and technical reports on wildlife resources. Qualifications: current student at an accredited college or university with at least two years of completed course work; coursework in biology, wildlife management, or related field preferred; knowledge of biological theories, concepts and principles (knowledge of the distributions and natural history of North American birds a plus); knowledge of computer software used to summarize data (i.e. Excel); ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Duration of positions: 2 June - 1 Sept. 2002 (one position may start as early as 15 May), continued full or part-time employment possible after end date. Salary: $11.19. Duty Station: work will be performed in an office environment located on the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center campus in Laurel, MD. Applicants from local commuting area preferred, since no housing provided. For more information contact: Keith Pardieck (301-497-5843). To apply, send cover letter and resume with three references by 14 April 2002 to: Keith Pardieck, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD 20708-4038; email: Keith_Pardieck@usgs.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- Keith L. Pardieck USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center 12100 Beech Forest Road Laurel, MD 20708-4038 301-497-5843 Tel 301-497-5784 Fax Breeding Bird Survey - www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ ======================================================================= To leave the MDOsprey list, send e-mail to listserv@home.ease.lsoft.com with the following message in line 1: signoff mdosprey ======================================================================= =========================================================================