[SEMCO] Town of Sandwich - Seasonal Shorebird Monitor 2021

[Wrigley, Josh]

JOB OPENING

TOWN OF SANDWICH - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

SEASONAL OPENING


The Town of Sandwich has an opening for one 19-hour/week Seasonal Shorebird Specialist.  Seasonal Shorebird Specialist must have at least one full season of experience in shorebird protection efforts, resource management, nature education or equivalent. Certification in First Aid and C.P.R. required; First Responder, Wilderness, or other advanced medical certification preferred.  Position pays $15.00 per hour.  Position will start on or about March 22, 2021 and go through on or about August 1, 2021.

Position will be responsible for conducting technical work assessing and monitoring shorebird nesting activity on Town of Sandwich beaches and associated sites, monitoring beach use for compliance with regulations governing Town of Sandwich beaches including site specific rules, applicable town ordinances and state and federal laws.

The Senior Seasonal Shorebird Specialist will be required to conduct Plover and Tern state censuses, enter data into Piplodes database online, conduct routine and thorough monitoring of beaches, identify shorebird species, maintain nesting spreadsheets and install symbolic fencing. Position is required to work all weekends and holidays through term of employment and will work a variety of shifts, many beginning before 7:00 a.m. and may be subject to extremes of weather.

For Seasonal Shorebird Specialist: minimum college studies (complete or ongoing) with coursework in biology, wildlife management, ecology, or related field. Must possess valid license for operating motor vehicles in Massachusetts. Must be self-confident and able to exercise sound judgement and tact. Training will be provided.


Interested applicants must provide a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, availability and interest. Send in your information by March 1, 2021 to Seasonal Shorebird Monitoring Search, HR Department, 130 Main Street, Sandwich, MA  02563 or email to hr at sandwichmass.org<mailto:hr at sandwichmass.org>.  If you have any questions please contact DNR Director David DeConto at ddeconto at sandwichmass.org<mailto:ddeconto at sandwichmass.org>.  Sandwich is an AA/EOE.

Job Posting Link:
https://www.sandwichmass.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=101&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Seasonal-Shorebird-Specialist-122



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Joshua K. Wrigley, Assistant Director
Department of Natural Resources
Town of Sandwich
16 Jan Sebastian Drive
Sandwich, MA 02563
Phone: (508) 833-8054
Email: jwrigley at sandwichmass.org

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