The Minnesota DNR, Division of Ecological Services is seeking a plant ecologist
with a strong background in forest ecology to work in the northeast region of
MN and be based in the Grand Rapids regional office. This position was
previously advertised as a 3 year temporary position. In order to attract more
qualified applicants, the position is being re-posted as a permanent, full-time
position. Please bring this position to the attention of potential applicants,
and direct any questions about the position to Bonita Eliason (contact
information below).
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Forest Ecologist position
Minnesota DNR, Division of Ecological Services
Division/Bureau: Ecological Services Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Salary Range: $ 38,440 - $ 56,418 annually
Travel Required: yes
Employment Condition: Permanent, Full-time Classified Status: Classified
Position purpose: To provide leadership, guidance and overall coordination to
the integration of ecologically based information into improved forest
management and stewardship on public and private land so that the ecological
conditions and processes necessary for the long-term health of native forest
communities and rare species habitats are maintained.
Responsibilities include:
*Provide technical assistance related to sustainable forest management to
public and private partners.
* Collaborate with other natural resource personnel to educate stakeholders in
the work area about sustainable forest management, the importance of
biodiversity conservation, and ways to integrate them.
* Collect, manage and analyze ecological data to support forest conservation
and management decisions.
* Conduct administrative tasks necessary to carry out responsibilities
according to state standards so that activities are in compliance with
department and state policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.A. in plant ecology, forestry, landscape ecology, botany or related field,
with an emphasis in forest ecology AND 2 years of advanced professional level
experience (e.g., NR Specialist, Intermediate) in plant ecology and botany with
an emphasis on forest ecology is required; OR
Master's degree in AND 18 months of experience as described above for BA; OR
Ph.D. Degree in plant ecology, forestry, landscape ecology, botany or related
field, with an emphasis in forest ecology, AND 1 year of experience as describe
above for BA.
* A thorough understanding of sustainable forest management, and plant
community ecology, with a particular emphasis on forest ecology.
* Knowledge of common and alternative silvicultural practices is required to
understand and effectively provide technical assistance related to forest
management.
* Field experience in North American forest ecosystems. The interview process
will include a plant identification practicum, using pressed plant specimens of
species typical of northern Minnesota forests.
* Demonstrated competence in word processing, spreadsheets, relational
databases, statistical software and with Geographic Information Systems, in
particular, ArcView/ArcGIS sufficient to perform spatial analyses and create
map products
* Excellent written and oral communication skills sufficient to effectively
communicate technical information to natural resource professionals and public;
experience writing popular articles and giving presentations for both
professional and general audiences
* Collaborative, team building, interpersonal and leadership skills sufficient
to effectively work with people with diverse interests and to gain support for
the ecologically-based goals of forest management
To apply: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING BY JUNE 16, 2006 IN
ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED:
1) Submit your resume through the online Resume Builder at
https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder , OR submit an application or
resume directly to Nathan Smith, Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette
Road, Box 49, St. Paul, MN 55155-4049 or fax 651-296-6494 or e-mail [EMAIL
PROTECTED] ; AND
2) In a separate document, which should be sent directly to Nathan Smith via
email or US Mail at the address shown above, describe your training (specific
courses taken) and experience (including context and number of months) in each
of the following two areas.
A. Field experience related to the ecology of North American forest ecosystems,
with emphasis on conducting assessments, surveys, monitoring and/or research:
include geographic area, nature of project, methodologies, and your role in
designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting.
B. Forest management, using ecological approaches, and common and alternative
silvicultural practices: include any hands on experience planning timber
harvest, as well as technical assistance or teamwork in planning and
implementing forest management.
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION WILL NOT BE
EVALUATED.
Contact for more info:
Bonita Eliason, Phone: 651/259-5090; Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
