The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has a full-time, contract-funded opening for an inventory ecologist. The primary emphasis of this position is to conduct County Natural Heritage Inventories throughout Pennsylvania. The position will be based at the Pittsburgh office of the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, which is housed at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Work will focus primarily on western Pennsylvania counties, but may include work in eastern counties as well.Duties will include interpreting remote imagery; compiling information sources; conducting field surveys of significant sites; recording and analyzing information from site visits; mapping site locations; writing final reports and presenting findings to the public. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, field biology, conservation, or related field, plus experience; masters degree preferred. Suitable applicants should have a strong background in plant taxonomy and be able to demonstrate familiarity with Pennsylvania and/or mid-Atlantic/Midwest regions' flora and fauna and natural community classification. Must have experience involving intensive field studies and ecological research techniques. Facility with GIS and experience in the use of databases needed. Position requires the ability to traverse rugged terrain, spend long hours out-of-doors on extended field excursions, and travel to work in remote locations within Pennsylvania. Must be able to work well independently and with others. Valid driver's license required. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to: WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY Senior Director, Human Resources Box R, Mill Run, PA 15464 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
