Natural Resources Tech II (Mobile Bay, Alabama) - (Clemson, SC)

Wildlife Technician to assist graduate student on a project examining the reproductive ecology, nest success, and diet of Brown Pelicans in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Fieldwork will take place at an active Brown Pelican colony in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Assessing the factors that influence nest success will allow for managers to make better decisions to increase populations. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 45% - Non-Essential - Observe birds: Uses the bands in order to identify individuals and record their behaviors, such as resting, nesting, moving, fighting, eating, etc. 25% - Non-Essential - Maintains Equipment: Uses and maintains all field equipment, temperatures loggers, cameras, and weather instruments used in the field in order to assess environmental factors.