Below is a job announcement for a full-time position at The Nature
Conservancy to complement the efforts of public land managers by crossing
the fenceline to bring climbing fern treatment onto private lands in central
Florida. Please share this with anyone you know who may fit the bill.
Thanks!
Cheryl
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Cheryl Millett
Biologist
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(863) 635-7506 (Phone)
(863) 635-6456 (Fax)
nature.org The Nature Conservancy
LWR Office
P. O. Box 630
Babson Park, FL 33827-0630
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Conservation Assistant
SUPERVISOR: Invasive Species Coordinator
CO-SUPERVISOR: Research & Monitoring Biologist
LOCATION: Tiger Creek Preserve, Babson Park, Florida
PREPARER: Kristina Serbesoff-King, Invasive Species
Coordinator
DATE PREPARED: June 15, 2006
DURATION: August 2006 January 2007
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This short-term, full-time position will support The Nature Conservancys
continued implementation of the Central Florida Lygodium Strategy (CFLS), a
cooperative, comprehensive approach to stop the spread of Old World climbing
fern (Lygodium microphyllum) and Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum)
in central Florida. Specifically, this Technician with help coordinate the
private lands incentive portion of CFLS.
This position will identify private land owners based on proximity to
conservation areas, and by working with agency and organization partners.
He/she will also assist Conservancy staff with coordinating meetings with
private landowners, requesting their participation and getting legal
authorization, conducting site assessments of their properties, collecting
GPS data, entering project data and coordinating control work with
contractors. Will work with Conservancy project staff to coordinate with
our service provider to conduct pre-treatment site assessments with the
contractors and the landowner in order to assure that all parties are aware
of the: 1) area to be treated, 2) landowner granting permission, 3)
Conservancy representative, and, 4) service provider representative.
Housing not provided and supervises no staff.
DUTIES:
· Provides implementation and project tracking assistance for the
Central Florida Lygodium Strategy (CFLS), specifically, the private lands
incentive portion. The main duties are:
· Work with partner agency and organizations to identify priority
areas for control of Old World climbing fern in its northern Florida range.
· Identify ownership of lands infested with climbing fern and work
with landowners to implement control.
· Maintain a database of private land control projects and coordinate
information with other databases such as the Florida Natural Areas Inventory
and the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Working Group.
· Assist The Nature Conservancy staff with conservation and
monitoring activities including (but not limited to): invasive species
control involving herbicide application, biological monitoring of selected
species, natural communities and restoration projects, equipment maintenance
and report writing. Helps assist with tools and equipment.
· Enters environmental and ecological data from monitoring programs
into databases.
· Assists with other activities of The Nature Conservancys Tiger
Creek Preserve office and with the duties of the Florida Chapter Invasive
Species Coordinator as time permits. This may include (but is not limited
to): data entry, bulk mailing projects and related administrative tasks.
· Other duties as assigned.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
· Associates degree in natural resources, environmental studies or
equivalent combination of education and minimum of 1 years of experience.
Prior field experience preferred.
· Ability to recognize or willingness to learn, terrestrial plant
species as required to complete management and monitoring activities.
· Knowledge of natural systems and natural systems management
techniques.
· Ability to work cooperatively with a number of staff and external
parties, sometimes under pressure, in order to complete project work and
goals in a timely manner.
· Formulate ideas and communicate clearly with others, both orally
and in written form.
· Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people,
including scientists, preserve staff, and others, providing and obtaining
needed information.
· Complete tasks independently within assigned timeframes and
consults with supervisor for unusual or complex issues. Able to work well
both independently and as a team player.
· Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word,
Excel, Web browsers). Familiarity with GIS, including ability to utilize
data to create appropriate maps.
· Able to manage and prioritize tasks from multiple sources.
a.. Ability to safely implement integrated pest management methods for
control of invasive, non-native plants and other nuisance plants, including
chemical (herbicide) and manual treatments. May be required to obtain
Florida Certified Pesticide Applicator license with category (21) for
licensing of Commercial applicators of herbicides in natural areas
· Ability to maintain and safely operate equipment, hand and power
tools and demonstrate the ability to operate off-road 4x4 vehicles.
Experience with equipment and must have valid drivers license.
· Familiarity with a variety of electrical and fuel powered tools,
and must be able to operate these tools safely. Must follow recommended
safety guidelines and precautions specified for said work and vehicle
operation and maintenance.
a.. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on
difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding
circumstances. These conditions may:
· require minor physical exertion and/or muscular strain
· present occasional possibility of injury
· require long hours in isolated settings
· Ability to work a flexible work schedule, occasionally some
evenings and weekends on short notice.
TO APPLY, SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Kristina Serbesoff-King, Invasive Species Coordinator
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fax: (561)744-8680 No phone calls please.
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
