[ECOLOG-L] Ecohydrology Seasonal Technician -- southwestern Georgia
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Seasonal Technician. The 28,500-acre Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the web site at http://bit.ly/jones_center. This position will begin in mid-August 2018 and continue through December 2018 with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. This employee will assist research staff and graduate students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at local and regional scales. The employee’s primary duties will center on assisting with routine lab field work and sample processing, as well as graduate research projects. Duties may include: 1) frequent, routine measurements of throughfall and stemflow; 2) insect trapping, sorting, and pinning; 3) assistance with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes and meteorological sensors; and 4) data entry. Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field instrumentation. Wages: $11.00 per hour with housing $12.00 per hour without housing (Rate may change depending on qualifications) Limited on-site housing is available. A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: j...@jonesctr.org AND stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org; Subject: Ecohydrology Seasonal Technician (please use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be overlooked). Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to the Ecohydrology Research Associate, Stribling Stuber (stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org). Applications received by July 12, 2018 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action E-verify employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Job Notice: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker, southwestern GA
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Seasonal Research Worker. The 28,500-acre Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the web site at http://bit.ly/jones_center. This position will begin in early April 2018 and continue through September 2018 with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. This employee will assist research staff and graduate students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at local and regional scales. The employee’s primary duties will center on assisting with routine lab field work and sample processing, as well as graduate research projects. Duties may include: 1) frequent, routine measurements of throughfall and stemflow; 2) litter sample collection and processing; 3) insect trapping, sorting, and pinning; 4) assistance with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes and meteorological sensors; and 5) data entry. Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field instrumentation. Wages: $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing $10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing (Rate will depend on qualifications) Limited on-site housing is available. A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: j...@jonesctr.org Subject: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker (please use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be overlooked). Applications may also be sent by mail to: Cindy Craft, ATTN: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to (229)734-4707. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to the Ecohydrology Lead Technician, Stribling Stuber (stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org). Applications received before March 1, 2018 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action E-verify employer.
[ECOLOG-L] ECOHYDROLOGY SEASONAL RESEARCH WORKER, southwestern GA
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Seasonal Research Worker. The 28,500-acre Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the web site at http://www.jonesctr.org/. This position will begin in mid-August, 2017 and continue through December 2017 with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. This employee will assist research staff and graduate students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at local and regional scales. The employee’s primary duties will center on assisting with routine lab field work and sample processing, as well as graduate research projects. Duties may include: 1) frequent, routine measurements of throughfall and stemflow; 2) litter sample collection and processing; 3) installing and checking insect traps; 4) assistance with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes and meteorological sensors; and 5) data entry. Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field instrumentation. Wages: $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing $10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing (Rate will depend on qualifications) Limited on-site housing is available. A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: j...@jonesctr.org Subject: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker (please use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be overlooked). Applications may also be sent by mail to: Cindy Craft, ATTN: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to (229)734-4707. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to the Ecohydrology Lead Technician, Stribling Stuber (stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org). Applications received before July 9, 2017 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an E-Verify, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Position: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker, Newton, GA
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker. The 28,500-acre Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the web site at http://www.jonesctr.org/. This position will begin in June 2017 and continue for 3 months with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. This employee will assist research staff and graduate students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at local and regional scales. The employee’s primary duties will center on assisting with routine lab field work and sample processing, as well as graduate research projects. Duties may include: 1) frequent, routine measurements of throughfall and stemflow; 2) litter sample collection and processing; 3) installing and checking insect traps; 4) assistance with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes and meteorological sensors; and 5) data entry. Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field instrumentation. Wages: $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing $10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing (Rate will depend on qualifications) Limited on-site housing is available. A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: j...@jonesctr.org Subject: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker (please use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be overlooked). Applicantions may also be sent by mail to: Cindy Craft, ATTN: Ecohydrology Hourly Research Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to (229)734-4707. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to the Ecohydrology Lead Technician, Stribling Stuber (stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org). Applications received before April 21, 2017 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Watershed Hydrology Postdoc Opportunity in southwestern GA
JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER ICHAUWAY, INC. WATERSHED HYDROLOGY POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate within the Center’s water resources research program. The candidate should have a Ph.D., or have completed all necessary degree requirements prior to employment, in the subject area of hydrology or a closely-related field. Strong candidates will have experience linking watershed hydrology with related fields such as agricultural engineering, ecohydrology, freshwater aquatic ecology, or biogeochemical cycling through data analysis and modeling. Applicants should possess a demonstrated understanding of watershed processes, have strong quantitative skills, and be able to integrate land management and climatological data with hydrologic processes. The selected individual will work with the water resources staff on several projects related to the fluxes of water and nutrients in the lower Flint River Basin. The Flint River Basin is characterized by a dynamic matrix of land use and land cover and a complex land-use history; but, the basin is also rich in long-term land cover and hydrologic data. High priority projects include: 1) modeling the effect of land cover change and forest restoration on water yield in the Flint River watershed, and 2) quantifying the impact of agricultural water withdrawal on regional water yield. These projects will center on the application of landscape-level hydrologic models such as SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool), PRMS (Precipitation Runoff Modeling System), the USGS MODFLOW groundwater model, and/or others. Additional projects may be developed depending on the interests and skills of the applicant and alignment with goals of the water resources staff. The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge of watershed function, expertise in geographic information systems, exceptional quantitative skills, and an appreciation for the application of land management for solving water resource issues. Publication of findings in peer-reviewed literature and presentation at state, regional, and national meetings is expected and supported. Distribution of results to land managers and policy makers could potentially impact water management across the southeastern U.S. This position is for a term of two years with the possibility of extension. Compensation includes 12 months of salary, excellent health care benefits and a 403b retirement program. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an independent institution supported by the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. The mission of the Jones Center is to understand, to demonstrate, and to promote excellence in natural resource management and conservation on the landscape of the southeastern Coastal Plain of the United States. The Center is located at Ichauway, a 29,000-acre ecological reserve in southwestern Georgia. It has over 17,000 acres of mature, fire- maintained longleaf pine forests, eighteen miles of the Ichawaynochaway Creek, and thirteen miles of frontage along the Flint River. The water resources program was established in 1993 with the founding of the Center and has been an integral part of the Center Mission with future opportunities for growth coincident with the increase in regional and global water issues. The Center cooperates with several regional research universities, as well as numerous state and federal natural resource agencies, and serves as a National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) site. More information can be found at www.jonesctr.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three references with contact information by email to: j...@jonesctr.org, Subject line: WATERSHED POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE. For specific questions contact Dr. Steven Brantley, Ecohydrologist, or Dr. Steve Golladay, Aquatic Biologist, (229)734-4706 or by email at sbran...@jonesctr.org or sgoll...@jonesctr.org respectively. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Conservation and Landscape Change Analysis -- Postdoctoral Associate Position in southwestern Georgia
JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER ICHAUWAY, INC. CONSERVATION POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position within the Center’s Conservation Program. The candidate should have a Ph.D., or have completed all necessary degree requirements prior to employment, in the subject area of: wildlife/wildlife ecology, forestry/ forest ecology, landscape ecology, or a related field. Applicants should possess an understanding of forest and wildlife monitoring, and a functional knowledge of common land management practices utilized in southeastern forests. Familiarity with frequent fire ecosystems is desired. The selected individual will work with the Conservation Ecologist and Conservation Wildlife Biologist in completing a “change analysis” utilizing data from the Jones Center’s long-term monitoring program. Analyses will include broad and localized changes in forest type, land use, forest composition, forest structure, and forest growth on a property-wide and ecological community scale. Additional analyses will investigate the relationship between land management and forest resource change. Many of the available data sets are extensive and have been collected for 20 + years. Successful completion of desired analyses will require experience in spatial analysis and modeling, aerial photography interpretation, management and manipulation of large datasets/databases, and well developed analytical skills. Results of these analyses will influence future land management and facilitate an update of the Center’s Natural Resource Management Plan. Further, publication and distribution of results could potentially impact management across the range of the longleaf pine ecosystem. There will be opportunities to address questions regarding the response of wildlife communities to landscape level changes, and the successful candidate will potentially engage with Center research staff to further explore opportunities for collaboration and integration of existing monitoring and research data. Secure funding is available for this position for a term of two years with the possibility of extension. Compensation includes 12 months of salary, excellent health care benefits and a 403b retirement program. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an independent institution supported by the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. The mission of the Jones Center is to understand, to demonstrate and to promote excellence in natural resource management and conservation on the landscape of the southeastern Coastal Plain of the United States. The Center is located at Ichauway, a 29,000-acre ecological reserve in southwestern Georgia. It has over 17,000 acres of mature, fire- maintained longleaf pine forests, more than 3,000 acres of longleaf plantations for restoration, and thirteen miles of frontage along the Flint River. Ichauway is managed by an experienced land management staff for conservation, research and education objectives. The Center cooperates with several regional research universities, as well as numerous state and federal natural resource agencies, and serves as a National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) site. More information can be found at www.jonesctr.org. Review of applications will begin February 13, 2017 and continue until filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three references with contact information by email to: j...@jonesctr.org, Subject line: CONSERVATION POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE. For specific questions contact Dr. Steve Jack, Conservation Ecologist, or Mr. Brandon Rutledge, Conservation Wildlife Biologist, (229)734-4706 or by email: steve.j...@jonesctr.org, brandon.rutle...@jonesctr.org. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Position: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker, Newton, GA
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker. The 28,500-acre Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the web site at http://www.jonesctr.org/. This position will begin as early as January 2017 (a February start date is also possible) and continue for 3 months with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. This employee will assist research staff and graduate students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at local and regional scales. The employee’s primary duties will center on assisting with routine field work and sample processing, as well as graduate research projects. Duties may include: 1) frequent, routine measurements of throughfall and stemflow; 2) litter sample collection and processing; 3) installing and checking insect traps; 4) assistance with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes and meteorological sensors; and 5) data entry. Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field instrumentation. Wages: $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing $10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing (Rate will depend on qualifications) Limited on-site housing is available. A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: j...@jonesctr.org Subject: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker. (Please use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be overlooked.) Applications can also be sent by mail to: ATTN: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to (229)734- 4707. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to the Ecohydrology Lead Technician, Stribling Stuber (stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org). Applications received before October 28, 2016 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Ichauway, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker in Newton, GA
JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER ICHAUWAY, INC. ECOHYDROLOGY RESEARCH HOURLY WORKER The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker. The 28,500-acre Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the web site at http://www.jonesctr.org/. This position will begin as early as January 2016 and continue for 3 months with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. This employee will assist research staff and graduate students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at local and regional scales. The employee’s main duties will include: 1) routine collection of canopy and litter interception data and sample processing; 2) assistance with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes; 3) measurement of gas exchange, water potential and other plant physiological parameters; and 4) data entry. Additional opportunities may exist to assist with a study of plant-insect interactions under varying fire regimes. Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field instrumentation. Wages: $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing $10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing (Rate will depend on qualifications) Limited on-site housing is available. A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: j...@jonesctr.org Subject: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker or sent by mail to: Cindy Craft, ATTN: Ecohydrology Hourly Research Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to (229)734-4707. Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to steven.brant...@jonesctr.org. Applications received before October 23, 2015 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Classification System Coordinator
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Resource Scientist -- Term ORGANIZATION: Missouri Department of Conservation POSITION TITLE: Ecological Classification System Coordinator JOB NUMBER: 2014-029 LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri DURATION OF POSITION: This is a two year term position. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 SALARY RANGE: $40,140-70,812 The full job announcement can be found on the MDC website: https://mdc5.mdc.mo.gov/recruitment/JobDetail.aspx?intPstID=1418 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ECS Project Management: The Ecological Classification System (ECS) project is a multidisciplinary effort involving extensive collaboration with ecologists, soil scientists, and managers from MDC, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Missouri Department of Natural Resources, US Forest Service, and University of Missouri. Position provides administration of the ECS project and overall leadership among partners. Coordinates with the NRCS on project development, manages the cooperative agreement with NRCS, and manages a service contract with Southern Illinois University (SIU) that provides two field ecologists, oversees two contract ecologists and contract field crews, reports quarterly status to cooperators and MDC. ECS Fieldwork: Works with contract field ecologists to develop and validate ecological site concepts based upon relationships between soil, landscape factors, and vegetation, establishes permanent reference plots, and develops/adapts sampling protocols. The field ecologists typically spend three to four weeks of each month traveling throughout Missouri, with each week’s trip lasting about three days. Trips entail long days spent in the field hiking steep terrain while carrying sampling gear in potentially harsh weather conditions. The ECS Coordinator will not travel with the ecologists on every trip but are expected to participate in some. Information Transfer: Serves as program facilitator for various Department conservation planning teams, prepares and develops strategic and operational plans for assigned program areas. Meets with appropriate Resource Science Division personnel, regional representatives, and other Department divisions to identify and discuss resource issues, meets annually with Division administration to help develop and prioritize objectives. Develops strategies that will help meet Division objectives, monitors progress, and reports accomplishment for assigned program areas. Promotes the dissemination of information thru various media outlets to the public within MDC and to other agencies. Administration: Performs a variety of administrative tasks including providing information and written responses to requests from Division Leadership, and other Department staff; prepares special reports on assigned topics; handles routine correspondence; represents the Division and Department through contact, special interest groups, civic and professional organizations; represents Resource Science Division on committees; and assists with training, development, and implementation of workshops. Promotes the integration of adaptive resource management into science projects and management activities as a way of doing business. ECS Integration: Coordinates multi-disciplinary, multi-agency, aquatic and terrestrial system and community level, environmental health scientific projects and service with partners such as USFWS, EPA, CERC, Corps of Engineers and USGS, other state agencies such as DNR and NRCS, and State Universities to discuss and develop scientific partnerships. Provides input into planned or ongoing projects, Coordinates with cooperating agencies, negotiates funding agreements, develops project proposals, supervises agreements and contracted work, critically reviews research proposals and reports, administers contracts and funding. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Science degree in Geography, Ecology, Botany, Fisheries, Wildlife, Ecology, Forestry, Zoology or closely related field or the equivalent and at least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in research and/or management experience, Knowledge of Missouri’s plants and terrestrial communities, and two (2) years of field sampling experience. Strong background in terrestrial ecology and ecological principles, research study and sample design with emphasis on temporal and spatial sampling, computer science, GIS and statistics is preferred. Educational background in both natural resources and GIS are highly desirable. CORE COMPETENCIES AND SPECIAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to: Accept all responsibilities of the job and assigned tasks. Use provided computer technology to enhance the quality of work and programs. Keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers. Administer financial resources in a manner which instills public trust and
