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LOCATION: Michigan Natural Features Inventory
The Nature Conservancy
Lansing, MI, with travel state-wide
START DATE: 4 November 1996
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 July 1996
The Nature Conservancy and its state, federal, and private partners
rely upon the network of Natural Heritage Programs to identify priority
species, communities, landscapes and sites for biological conservation.
The Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI), Michigan's heritage
program, is a cooperative program of The Nature Conservancy and
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. MNFI maintains
a statewide manual and computerized database system on
the occurrences and status of rare species and exemplary natural
communities. These data are used by federal, state, and local
agencies and private organizations to guide land management,
development, research, and conservation decisions.
The Aquatic Zoologist is responsible for all aspects of maintaining and
enhancing the database on Michigan's endangered, threatened, and special
concern aquatic animal species, as well as analyzing and disseminating that
information to the agencies, organizations, and individuals responsible for
protecting and managing those species and their habitat. The Aquatic
Zoologist must have a broad background in zoology, allowing her/him to work
effectively on a wide array of species and their ecology, including
terrestrial species as needed. She/he will coordinate with other program
zoologists to efficiently and effectively develop, fund, and implement
zoological projects and will work closely with all members of the MNFI
staff. Good oral and written communication skills, familiarity with word
processing and database management computer software, and a strong
commitment to conservation are also important. The Aquatic Zoologist
supervises or co-supervises a variable number of staff, interns, and
short-term workers and is supervised by the program Director.
DUTIES
1. Maintain and further develop the aquatic zoology component of the MNFI
database and program activities through field surveys, literature and
museum searches, consultation with experts, and data analysis. Design and
manage survey, research, and monitoring projects conducted by MNFI staff,
contractors, and interns.
2. Secure funding from public and private sources for aquatic zoology
projects.
3. Provide protection and management recommendations on sensitive species
and aquatic communities to regulatory agencies, resource managers, and
conservation organizations through reports, presentations, publications,
and participation in appropriate activities such as environmental reviews,
recovery planning, management planning, aquatic classification development,
and developing endangered and threatened species listing recommendations.
4. Foster communication with the academic community, resource agencies,
and other interested persons to encourage and facilitate research on
sensitive aquatic animals, their habitats, management needs and appropriate
practices, and protection requirements.
5. Cooperate with other offices of The Nature Conservancy and the Natural
Heritage Network to improve the aquatic zoology component of the Natural
Heritage Network information system.
6. Supervise or co-supervise assistant zoologists, interns, and short-term
workers.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Ph.D. in aquatic zoology or related field preferred. Applicants with a
Master's Degree and an additional three years relevant field experience,
including project design, management, and analysis, will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, analyze, and successfully complete
independent research projects in a timely fashion. Basic understanding of
experimental design and statistical analysis.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the ecology and taxonomy of Michigan or Great
Lakes region aquatic fauna. Field experience with both vertebrates and
invertebrates highly desirable; taxonomic, systematic, or ecological
courses in both areas required. Working knowledge of aquatic flora and
terrestrial animals important. SCUBA certification desirable.
3. Demonstrated success at securing grants or contracts.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a group, as well as
thoroughness and attention to detail. Ability to concentrate and maintain
productivity in a busy office environment is important.
5. Good oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with word
processing and database management software.
6. Willingness to travel over weekends and often for one to two weeks at a
time. Good physical condition to conduct long days of strenuous fieldwork,
often under adverse conditions in remote areas of the state.
7. Commitment to conservation and the goals of The Nature Conservancy.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 31 JULY 1996
Applications must include: resume; names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of three professional references; copies of graduate and undergraduate
transcripts; and a cover letter addressing your relevant experience,
qualifications, and interest in the position. Send to:
Ms. Suzanne M. Ridge, Director of Administration
Michigan Natural Features Inventory
5th Floor Mason Bldg.
P.O. Box 30444
Lansing, MI 48909-7944
517-373-1552
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Stefanie S. Rixecker
Department of Resource Management
Lincoln University, Canterbury
Aotearoa New Zealand
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