*Wildlife Biologist* =96The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Wildlife Biologist specializing in avian ecology / ornithology. *Job Description:** *Major duties will include organizing and conducting several annual, biannual and quarterly bird surveys, managing data, analyzing data, producing reports, writing research proposals. The candidate will periodically need to review land us= e proposals and Division permit requests that may impact local or federally listed endangered species. Additionally, the position requires serving on interagency committees and responding to other government agencies (federal and local), the public, political and administrative officials in wildlife issues and concerns.
*Qualifications**:* The preferred candidate will have a MS in ornithology, vertebrate biology, wildlife biology or related field with 2 + years field experience demonstrating a solid avian ecology background. A BS in one of the above fields and extensive experience will also be considered. Preferr= ed candidates will have experience with any or all of the following: Extensiv= e bird survey field experience, VCP and/or point counts, Distance and/or poin= t count data analysis, bird banding and territory mapping, report and grant writing. The successful candidate is flexible, culturally respectful, tolerant, a good communicator, a team player, and independent and take initiative on perceived conservation issues. *Eligibility:* Only United States Citizens are eligible for this position *Salary**:* $30,000-$45,000 commensurate with experience. *General Information:* The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Department of Lands and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife is the local fish, game, and non game management and regulatory agency. This is a United States Commonwealth and enjoys a status that is similar to othe= r commonwealths or the Territory of Guam. The CNMI is part of the US Postal System, has US currency and is considered within US borders. The CNMI is part of the Mariana Archipelago which is one geographic region but includes two political entities, the Territory of Guam and the CNMI. The local culture is Chamorro and Carolinian. The CNMI has 14 federally listed endangered bird species, an endangered Mariana fruit bat, several endangere= d plants and a several candidates for listing. Please see these websites for more information: http://www.cnmidfw.org/; http://www.dfw.gov.mp/ *To apply*: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV or resume to the CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife- Wildlife Section Supervisor Laura Williams. Please submit via email (preferred method) at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or if email is not possible please send correspondence to P.O. Box 10007, Saipan, MP. 96950 or call (670) *Closing date: *October 15, 2006
