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On Call Avian Biologist / Field Ornithologist - Locations Updated
Ornithologyexchange, Osprey, Florida, United States, 34229
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On Call Avian Biologist / Field Ornithologist - Locations Updated
Title:
On Call Avian Biologist / Field Ornithologist
Location:
Multiple – Remote We are seeking candidates with a flexible ability to conduct seasonal avian nest surveys and weekday work monitoring with occasional ability to travel over 200 miles We accept network members nation-wide; however, we have the greatest need to grow out network in:
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Maine, Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and Southern California
Start Date:
Summer 2025
About the Organization:
Cell Tower Osprey Management (CTOM) provides technical assistance and compliance support to the wireless communications industry when birds are found nesting on their equipment and structures.
Position Overview : On call biologists will independently survey cell towers and other structures that host nests to identify nesting species, determine stage-of-nesting, monitor service restoration work near nesting birds to minimize disturbance and support compliance, and monitor inactive nest removals when authorized. Survey periods are most often done in a two-hour range; however, this can sometimes scale up to multiple days depending on the nesting species and specific project needs. Work monitoring typically requires weekday morning availability.
Please note:
This is an as-needed contract position with most needs during the breeding season, typically March-August. Nest removal monitoring may occur outside of this window which requires weekday availability. As client needs are unpredictable, we want to reiterate that this is a supplemental role to your other obligations. Your role would be joining our network to support needs as they arise in your area. Most biologists can expect to be deployed from two to ten times per year, or more depending on if the area historically sees heavy loads.
Essential Skills, Experience and Responsibilities:
On call biologists must have avian identification skills and understand the breeding behavior of most tower-nesting birds including Ospreys, Bald eagles, Red-tailed hawks, and Corvids. Biologists will be required to age chicks when present from ground-level. Surveys are time sensitive and require the biologist to be on-site within 2-3 days of notification. Legible note taking and photographs are required. There are times when locals within line-of-sight of the tower-nest will need to be interviewed for their knowledge on the nesting birds. A willingness to interface with the tower crews is also required. A degree in biological sciences or equivalent field experience with strong avian identification skills, familiarity with avian nesting behaviors, familiarity with Microsoft Excel, and ornithology field experience preferred.
Materials and Equipment Required:
Reliable transportation, binoculars, high-powered spotting scope with cell phone adapter or a high-quality digital camera with telephoto optics, and computer with internet access are all required.
Compensation:
Mileage, hotel, and tolls are reimbursed as well as a per diem for travel over 200 miles. Hourly observation rates start at $85 per hour. Office/administration hours for data entry are paid $50 per hour. Invoices are paid monthly.
To Apply : Please send any questions or your resume and/or CV for consideration to Rachael at support@ctompro.com, noting your location. You can post now and register later.If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note:
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Title:
On Call Avian Biologist / Field Ornithologist
Location:
Multiple – Remote We are seeking candidates with a flexible ability to conduct seasonal avian nest surveys and weekday work monitoring with occasional ability to travel over 200 miles We accept network members nation-wide; however, we have the greatest need to grow out network in:
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Maine, Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and Southern California
Start Date:
Summer 2025
About the Organization:
Cell Tower Osprey Management (CTOM) provides technical assistance and compliance support to the wireless communications industry when birds are found nesting on their equipment and structures.
Position Overview : On call biologists will independently survey cell towers and other structures that host nests to identify nesting species, determine stage-of-nesting, monitor service restoration work near nesting birds to minimize disturbance and support compliance, and monitor inactive nest removals when authorized. Survey periods are most often done in a two-hour range; however, this can sometimes scale up to multiple days depending on the nesting species and specific project needs. Work monitoring typically requires weekday morning availability.
Please note:
This is an as-needed contract position with most needs during the breeding season, typically March-August. Nest removal monitoring may occur outside of this window which requires weekday availability. As client needs are unpredictable, we want to reiterate that this is a supplemental role to your other obligations. Your role would be joining our network to support needs as they arise in your area. Most biologists can expect to be deployed from two to ten times per year, or more depending on if the area historically sees heavy loads.
Essential Skills, Experience and Responsibilities:
On call biologists must have avian identification skills and understand the breeding behavior of most tower-nesting birds including Ospreys, Bald eagles, Red-tailed hawks, and Corvids. Biologists will be required to age chicks when present from ground-level. Surveys are time sensitive and require the biologist to be on-site within 2-3 days of notification. Legible note taking and photographs are required. There are times when locals within line-of-sight of the tower-nest will need to be interviewed for their knowledge on the nesting birds. A willingness to interface with the tower crews is also required. A degree in biological sciences or equivalent field experience with strong avian identification skills, familiarity with avian nesting behaviors, familiarity with Microsoft Excel, and ornithology field experience preferred.
Materials and Equipment Required:
Reliable transportation, binoculars, high-powered spotting scope with cell phone adapter or a high-quality digital camera with telephoto optics, and computer with internet access are all required.
Compensation:
Mileage, hotel, and tolls are reimbursed as well as a per diem for travel over 200 miles. Hourly observation rates start at $85 per hour. Office/administration hours for data entry are paid $50 per hour. Invoices are paid monthly.
To Apply : Please send any questions or your resume and/or CV for consideration to Rachael at support@ctompro.com, noting your location. You can post now and register later.If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note:
Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Add a comment... Need Help? You can edit or delete jobs that were posted under your account. To edit a job, scroll to the bottom of the job posting and click "Edit". To delete a job, scroll to the bottom and click the Job Actions button, then click Delete. If you posted a job as a guest (i.e. you were not signed in), we can move the job post to your account or make any changes on your behalf. To request this, or for otherhelp, post in the Jobs Board Support forum . If the resources provided by the Ornithology Exchange are valuable to you, please consider making a donation to support the OE, through the Ornithology Council's PayPal Link . Thank you for your support!
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