SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST with the Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the Department of Defense, to conduct long-term monitoring of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler on Fort Hood Military Reservation. Basic qualifications include AS in natural resources, environmental sciences, or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience and a valid driver’s license. Seasonal Field Biologists assist in collecting data that is used to assess population trends and examine possible causes of those trends. Essential functions include the following: 1) mist net and band warblers, 2) resight color banded warblers; 3) delineate territories; 4) locate and monitor nests; 5) conduct point count surveys; 6) complete and verify data sheets; and 7) maintain a field journal, work vehicle, and other field equipment. Seasonal field biologists must provide their own housing and transportation to work. This is a short-term position starting in February, 2010 and ending in June, 2010. Working conditions will include early, long and irregular work hours in isolated settings, exposure to heat and intense sunshine, contact with poison ivy, chiggers, fire ants, scorpions, and venomous snakes, and walking through brush, over loose rocks, and on steep slopes. You must complete an online application. To locate application and complete job announcement visit http://www.nature.org/careers . Scroll to bottom of page and click Careers. Then click on boxes labeled how to apply and view positions. Conduct an advanced search by Job opening ID 11482 and select anytime. Fill in all fields of the application even if the information is included in your resume AND upload your cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document that includes phone numbers and e-mail addresses for 3 references. Application deadline is January 8, 2010 but positions will be offered as qualified applicants are identified so do not wait. . For questions e-mail Rebecca Peak at rpeak@tnc.org or call 254.286.5939.