Please do not reply to me, send all inquires or resumes to the contact
within this announcement.
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*OPEN POSITION*
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Position: Regional Biologist
*Where**: *Great Lakes/Atlantic Region**
Mid-Atlantic Field Office
* *Annapolis, Maryland
*Description:* The successful applicant will join a highly motivate=
d
conservation team dedicated toward accomplishing DU's mission. This
position will report to the Manager of Conservation Programs and will be
responsible for the development, administration, and delivery of
conservation programs in NJ and DE, with a focus on the Delaware Bay.=20
Responsibilities
will include coordination, implementation, and administration of DU's
Conservation Programs on public and private lands in Delaware and New Jerse=
y
including coastal and inland wetland restoration and land protection
activities. The successful applicant will be responsible for the managemen=
t
of program operations including preliminary reconnaissance of potential
projects, preparation of agreements/management plans, consultations with
private landowners and other partners. The successful applicant will also
work with DU volunteers and fund-raising staff, and disseminate information
on DU conservation programs to private individuals, and state and federal
agencies.
*Knowledge**:** *Strong working knowledge of inland and coastal
wetland values and functions, restoration techniques, and management is
required. Knowledge of regional conservation issues including land
protection is important. Experience in managing multi-agency conservation
programs is critical.
*Skills/Abilities:** *Minimum B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or relate=
d
science with emphasis on waterfowl and wetland ecology; M.S.
preferred. Previous
field experience with waterfowl and wetland ecology/management will be an
important consideration. Applicant must have demonstrated strong
interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. A close working
relationship with local, state and federal personnel, private landowners,
and other conservation partners will be an important aspect of the job. Th=
e
ability to communicate with private landowners, and state and federal
resource managers will be critical. The ability to prepare reports, fundin=
g
proposals, and project budgets is necessary. **
*Salary:* Negotiable with qualifications and experience.
*Application:* Applicants should send a letter addressing
qualifications and a complete resume including a list of three references b=
y
*February 20, 2006 *to*:*
* *
* *Grace E. Bottitta, Manager of Conservation
Programs
Mid Atlantic Field Office
34 Defense Street, Suite 200
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 224-6620
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.*
