WILDLIFE INTERNS NEEDED

Two biology interns needed to assist in wildlife management activities at
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland.

WHAT?
Primary duties will include independently conducting call-back surveys for
rails, and independently conducting vegetation monitoring associated with
call-back survey routes.  Secondary duties will include assisting with exit
surveys at colonial nesting bird colonies; assisting with saltmarsh sparrow
surveys; assisting with moist soil impoundment management; assisting with
moist soil unit vegetation surveys; assisting with water quality
monitoring; independently conducting shore/wading bird and waterfowl
surveys; data entry; and other duties as assigned.

WHY?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience on a
national wildlife refuge and develop contacts with professionals in the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Coordinated Marshbird playback surveys are
conducted at many National Wildlife Refuges across the country to monitor
population trends and to help guide management activities.  Other
assignments will aid in successfully achieving routine management goals at
the refuge level.

WHERE?
Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquarters at
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is located in Dorchester County, MD.

WHO?
Ideal candidates will have completed, or be enrolled in, a BS/BA program in
Zoology/Biology/Wildlife Ecology/Natural Resource Management. Candidates
should have birding experience including the ability to identify birds by
sound, vegetation sampling experience, interest in botanical work, some
experience using a GPS, the ability to work independently in (potentially)
wet terrain with large numbers of aggressive mosquitoes, and the ability to
independently operate motor boats (training provided).  Boating experience
is a plus.

WHEN?
From mid-May through August 2006; dates somewhat flexible. Work is 40 hours
per week

HOW MUCH?
Housing and $125/week stipend provided; shopping, food, and services are
available about 6 miles away in Cambridge, MD.  A vehicle will be provided
for transportation during work hours.  Hip boots and optics will be
provided.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Send a cover letter and resume with 3 references (name, relationship, and
            phone number) to:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex
Blackwater NWR
2145 Key Wallace Drive
Cambridge, MD  21613
Attention: Sean Flint
Or E-mail: 
Phone: (410) 228-2692 x 114
Applications accepted if postmarked by April 8, 2006 or until filled with
qualified applicants.

Sean Flint
Wildlife Biologist (Fire Specialist)
Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex
Blackwater NWR
2145 Key Wallace Drive
Cambridge, MD 21613
phone (410) 228-2692 x 114
fax (410) 228-3261