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One working w/ RCWs, and the other w/ Scrub Jays...

 

Job ID : 15662

Classification : Full time Positions

Title : Biological Scientist III - RCWs

Agency : Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website :

Description : This position will work with private landowners throughout Florida to implement the statewide red-cockaded woodpecker safe harbor program.  Duties may include promoting the program through printed media and presentations, site visits with landowners, coordinating with other agency personnel, completing reports.  Other duties may include assisting with research and administration of other avian projects. This is a full time, term-limited position.

Location : Ocala, Florida

Salary : $42,000

Qualification : Minimum requirements are a B.S. or B.A. in biological sciences or related field, MS preferred. Excellent writing skills, networking skills & computer proficiency are required. Flexibility, a positive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential.  Application:  Please send (via e-mail or regular mail) a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Robin Boughton, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10 St., Ocala, FL 34474.  (Robin.Boughton@myfwc.com Ph: 352-732-1225) This position is not posted on the agency website.

 

Start Date : 06/23/08

Application Deadline : 05/31/08

Contact Person : Robin Boughton

Phone Number : 352-732-1225

E-mail : robin.boughton@myfwc.com

 

Job ID : 15660

Classification : Full time Positions

Title : Biological Scientist III - Scrub jays

Agency : Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website:

Description : This position will work with stakeholders to consolidate and coordinate scrub jay conservation efforts throughout the species' range in Florida.  Duties may include synthesizing conservation and management recommendations from scientific literature and planning documents, identifying data gaps, prioritizing conservation and management needs on public lands, grant writing, planning and conducting working group meetings, identifying opportunities to form partnerships, and evaluating habitat restoration needs. This is a full time, term-limited position.

Location : Ocala, Florida

Salary : 42,000, no benefits

Qualification : Minimum requirements are a B.S. or B.A. in biological sciences or related field, MS preferred. Excellent writing skills, networking skills & computer proficiency are required. Flexibility, a positive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential.  Application:  Please send (via e-mail or regular mail) a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Robin Boughton, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10 St., Ocala, FL 34474.  (Robin.Boughton@myfwc.com Ph: 352-732-1225) This position is not posted on the agency website.

 

Start Date : 06/23/08

Application Deadline : 05/31/08

Contact Person : Robin Boughton

Phone Number : 352-732-1225

E-mail : robin.boughton@myfwc.com

 

The Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program has a job opening for its Program Scientist. Please forward this announcement to any you think might be interested.
 
Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) Program
Program Scientist
 
Salary Range:
$ 20.26 – 32.99 hourly Exempt
 
Job Description:
The Program Scientist is an interdisciplinary specialist who works as part of a team to implement the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and annual workplan. The position is primarily responsible for staffing the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and managing and implementing CHNEP’s research, restoration, monitoring, and data management activities.  The Program Scientist reports to the CHNEP Director.
 
Principle Duties:
?       Develops, refines, and implements CCMP activities related to research, restoration, monitoring, and data management. Coordinates with CHNEP partners so that the study area has consistent and comparable data.
?       Manages CHNEP’s technical projects including developing and refining projects through the Management Conference, advertising scopes of work, and managing projects. 
?       Manages the inter-agency Coastal Charlotte Harbor Monitoring Network, including performing annual field audits.
?       Organizes technical workshops and conferences.  Ensures that proceedings are published. 
?       Serves as staff to the CHNEP Technical Advisory Committee, including developing agenda packets, minutes, and coordinating with TAC Chairs.  Aids with the Management and Policy Committees as needed.
?       Researches, compiles, analyze and display data for problem solving and publication.
?       Presents information in various forums and formats.
?       Attends and participates in various meetings related to research, restoration, monitoring, and data management throughout the watershed and elsewhere.
?       Works cooperatively and positively with a variety of disciplines including elected officials, scientists, and citizens, including presenting scientific information in meaningful ways.
?       Contributes to public outreach materials such as writing articles for the program newsletter and website, providing technical reviews of materials that are produced for the public, and responding to inquiries from the public.
?       Contributes to grant and funding applications.
?       Performs related work as required.
 
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Marine/Freshwater Sciences, Biological Sciences  Natural Resource Management, natural science and/or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education plus five (5) years experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Prefer proficiency in statistics, graphic representation, and Geographic Information Systems. A valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
 
The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. Please submit resumes to the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's Human Services Department by fax at (239)338-2561 or email at ndoyle@swfrpc.org. Questions, please call (239)338-2550 ext. 233 or email Nancy Doyle at ndoyle@swfrpc.org. Resumes and letters of interest must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 9, 2008.
 
A selection committee will review applications. The successful applicant will be an employee of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. Health/Dental/Life/Disability Insurance and paid Leave are administered through the Council. The Council participates in the State Retirement System of Florida.
 
For additional information about the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, please visit www.CHNEP.org. For information about the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, visit www.SWFRPC.org.

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