VEGETATION PROJECT LEADER / ASSISTANT JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FROM: CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY DATE: 11/30/2007
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is seeking an ecologist/botanist for the Vegetation Program. We are looking for an energetic person to work on vegetation description, surveying, classification, mapping, and data management. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in plant ecology, botany, landscape ecology, geography, and conservation biology to be involved with a variety of projects that support the scientific documentation and conservation of vegetation in California. The CNPS Vegetation Project Leader/Assistant position offers experience in reviewing vegetation maps and descriptions, entering and managing field survey data, field surveying of vegetation, and assisting others in the field. Reviewing and compiling field survey data in MS Word, MS Access, and ArcGIS is an important facet of the job. CNPS maintains a uniform system of vegetation sampling and mapping protocols, vegetation classification, and plant information databases. These systems have been developed over the past ten years by the CNPS Vegetation Committee, and they are used by various state and federal agencies and organizations. Qualifications for the successful applicant include the following: . Experience with the California flora and vegetation, and identification of plants to the species level; . Experience with field sampling techniques for plants and vegetation; . Proficiency with data entry and management in databases and spreadsheets; . Strong observational, writing, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail; . Ability to communicate effectively; experience in training or teaching others; and . Ability to interpret topographic, vegetation, and other maps; . Experience with vegetation maps and ArcGIS/ArcView software; . Ability to work independently and efficiently; ability to work as part of a team; . A BS/BA degree in botany, ecology, or related field is preferred. Application deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Interview date: Starting Dec 17, 2007 - by phone or in person. This position is offered at $14.42-18.27 per hour, commensurate with experience. Duration is secured for three months of full-time work, starting as early as late December 2007. Extension of employment is very likely to include field work next spring/summer, and is dependent on future contract funding. To apply, please send the following: cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and three references (including reference name, address, phone number, and email). Please send application via email to [EMAIL PROTECTED], via fax at (916) 447-2727, or via post mail to: California Native Plant Society 2707 K Street, Suite 1 Sacramento, CA 95816 Attn: Jennifer Buck, Vegetation Position For any additional information, please email Jennifer Buck, Vegetation Ecologist, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please see the CNPS website www.cnps.org for the full job description and for detail on the CNPS organization and its Vegetation Program. The California Native Plant Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F
