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Jacob Lowe
Posting Title: Environmental Scientist =20
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Job Requisition Number: 062310 =20
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Position Number: 111270 =20
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Job Type: Full-Time =20
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Division Name: WPDRD/Environ Resources Mgmt =20
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Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Scien=
ce, Life Science, Natural Science or related field plus four years of r=
elevant experience =20
One additional year of experience may substitute for one year of the re=
quired education with a maximum substitution of four years. =20
Master's Degree may substitute for two years of the required experience=
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Licenses or Certifications: None. =20
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Notes to Applicants: Must have a valid Class C Driver license. Must p=
resent a current driving record if selected to interview. =20
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Pay Range: $22.25 - $28.93 =20
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri (may occasionally hav=
e to work some weekends, holidays or after hours) =20
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Job Close Date: 08-23-2007 =20
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Department: Watershed Protection and Development Review =20
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Location: 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 =20
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Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree preferred or Ph.D. wit=
h relevant research interests. =20
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Knowledge of conservation biology, ecology and evolution. =20
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Demonstrated ability to write research reports, peer-reviewed publicati=
ons, and/or scientific research proposals. =20
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Demonstrated ability to develop and manage the implementation of comple=
x projects. =20
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Ability to speak before large groups of diverse audiences. =20
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Experience conducting field monitoring. =20
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Ability to conduct monitoring for long periods under challenging field =
conditions. =20
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Experience analyzing and interpreting data. =20
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. =20
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Excellent problem solving skills. =20
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Flexibility in response to altered scheduling on short notice. =20
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Experience assisting or conducting a scientific research project. =20
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SCUBA certification preferred. =20
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Ability to occasionally work weekends and holidays, and respond to emer=
gencies after hours. =20
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Physical Requirements: =20
Frequent lifting/pushing/carrying/pulling up to 20 lbs. and occasionall=
y up to 50 lbs. Frequent standing, bending/stooping, walking, squatting=
, kneeling and reaching. Continuous sitting and occasional climbing. Ab=
ility to work in varying environmental conditions. =20
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Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and fu=
nctions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include t=
he following. Other related duties may be assigned. =20
1.Serve as lead biologist on some Salamander Conservation Program proje=
cts. =20
2.Write reports, plans and permit applications related to management of=
Barton Springs, Austin Blind, and/or Jollyville Plateau Salamanders. =
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3.Conduct conservation activities for Barton Springs, Austin Blind, and=
/or Jollyville Plateau Salamanders in Austin area springs. =20
4.Assist in development, review, and prioritization of Barton Springs, =
Austin Blind, and/or Jollyville Plateau Salamanders conservation effort=
s, including research project design, population monitoring, and captiv=
e breeding. =20
5.Identify, purchase, and maintain needed equipment and supplies. =20
6.Collect and maintain quantitative and qualitative biological and habi=
tat data. =20
7.Train others in survey methods and data entry. =20
8.Assist with captive breeding and husbandry efforts for Barton Springs=
, Austin Blind, and/or Jollyville Plateau Salamanders. =20
9.Assist with monitoring, management, reconstruction and cleaning of ha=
bitat of the Barton Springs, Austin Blind, and/or Jollyville Plateau Sa=
lamanders. =20
10. Assist with spill response planning and preparation for Barton Spri=
ngs, Austin Blind, and/or Jollyville Plateau Salamanders. =20
11.Assist with environmental assessments and/or biological effects dete=
rminations on proposed capital projects, and development plans potentia=
lly affecting Barton Springs, Austin Blind, and/or Jollyville Plateau S=
alamanders. =20
12.Other related duties as assigned. =20
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledg=
e, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstr=
ate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential func=
tions of the job can be performed. =20
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This position does not require a criminal background investigation =
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