Field Technician
Location: Tavernier Science Center
Immediate Supervisor:
Division/Department: Tavernier

• Successful applicant will be responsible for the collection, identification, preservation and cataloging of aquatic vegetation, fish and macroinvertebrates  along with capture and banding of wading and songbirds.
• Successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance of vehicles and all field gear, assisting with site preparation and construction (as needed), and participating in group projects to maintain the base facility and improve operations
• Successful applicant will be responsible for accurate processing of data (including sorting and identification of fish and macroinvertebrates) and entering this information into appropriate databases

• Knowledge of wetland ecosystems is helpful
• A firm understanding and respect of the scientific method is paramount.
• The job requires long hours in the field exposed to the harsh South Florida environment (applicants may sometimes work alone in this very difficult habitat).
• The applicant must be in good physical condition and be able to anticipate the demands of each field trip to avoid dehydration etc.  Physical abilities include tolerance for and ability to work diligently in harsh field conditions (Florida sun, heat, biting insects, and wading in water/mud), with the recognition, understanding, and willingness to deal with the possibility of swimming or wading in murky water that serves as the home for potentially dangerous wildlife (i.e., alligators and venomous snakes).
• Assistance with research projects may involve travel in helicopters and small, fixed-wing aircraft. 
• Applicant will be responsible for maintenance of vehicles and all field gear, assisting with site preparation and construction (as needed), and participating in group projects to maintain the base facility and improve operations.
• A firm understanding and respect of the scientific method is paramount.
• Experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment (trucks, boats, etc.) is highly desirable.

Internal:  work at direction of immediate supervisor, available to work with other teams when possible.

External: limited interaction with Park personnel when working in the field

Computer, hydrologic monitoring equipment, boat and vehicle operation, all standard office equipment, workshop tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, saws, etc.). 

A minimum of a B.S. in Biology or related discipline required.  Must be able to secure a Florida drivers license.

As stated above, this job requires outdoor physical labor in sub-tropical wetland environments.

The National Audubon Society's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth's biological diversity.

Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or marital status.