Humboldt State University Sponsored Program Foundation, in cooperation with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, will be hiring 2 technicians to assist in conducting surveys of Common Murres and Steller sea lions along California’s northern coast during spring/summer 2009. Work involves open water surveys by zodiac of nesting Common Murres and Steller sea lions. Responsibilities include recording attendance patterns, behavior and distributions of Common Murres and sea lions, equipment maintenance, and data entry. Applicants must be comfortable working in a marine environment on the open ocean, have a strong work ethic and be capable of withstanding long hours in a small boat in inclement weather. Applicant will have prior field experience identifying seabirds and sea lions and experience on small motorized boats. Those holding DOI motorboat operating training certificates or equivalent may be given special consideration and should indicate status in cover letter. Applicants should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife, Biology, or related degree, or substantial commensurate experience. Two technicians will be hired full time for 5 months each (Mid-March to July and Mid-April to Mid-September). Salary is 12.95/hr. To apply, send cover letter with original signature, resume, and contact information for 3 references (including phone numbers) to: Janet Thibault / Rick Golightly, Department of Wildlife, 1 Harpst St., Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521. To receive full consideration applications must be complete by March 1, 2009. Janet Thibault jmt86@humboldt.edu 707 826-3450