The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (another Massachusetts state agency in charge of forests and parks, http://www.mass.gov/dcr/ ) has a postion open for an experienced ecologist/planner. The application period closes 9-10-08. The full description is on the state's job website at https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/3111/index.do Under Agency, select Department of Conservation and Recreation, and then at that link, the ecologist position comes up.
Send applications as specified to the person listed on the website. I have nothing to do with the job, just trying to get the word out to possible applicants. DUTIES: The ecologist will train and collaborate with DCR property, district, regional staffs, consultants, interns, and other staff relative to ecological inventories, assessments, reports, and plans, and will supervise other program ecologists. Conduct ecological assessments of DCR properties including data gathering, baseline inventories, monitoring and will utilize ongoing networking relative to these tasks. Coordinate rare species and habitat management and regulatory compliance for such at DCR properties. Maintain ongoing liaison with ecologists and biologists from other state, federal, or non-governmental organizations, especially with Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Natural Heritage and Endangered Species program. Actively participate in ecological partnerships and task forces, related to protection of key habitats on DCR properties, including wetlands and vernal pools, grasslands, barrier beaches, islands, peaks and ridges, and other significant ecological communities. Conduct ecological assessments of potential and/or recent land acquisition properties. Prepare ecological reports and recommendations for use in DCR facility rehab, operations and maintenance and overall ecological management efforts. Monitor or collaborate with contractual monitors at DCR sites and /or habitats where construction, renovation or restoration of existing or proposed facilities and infrastructure occurs, and including ecological restoration. Conduct or cooperate in training of DCR staff relative to habitat/species management and protection, habitat assessment, environmental education, and research/study protocols. Review and contribute to documents relative to ecological management, including plans and/or policies authored by DCR staff or other agencies, where applicable. Conduct fieldwork, manage consultants, and conduct and participate in relevant agency meetings to achieve ecological protection goals. Respond to inquiries from agency staff and thers to provide technical information pertaining to ecology. Provide ongoing guidance to DCR staff relative to Scientific Research & data gathering, information sharing, and study protocols. Assist with ecological assessments related to DCR's Wildlands program. Perform other duties as requested. Pat ---------------------------------------------------------- Patricia Swain, Ph.D. Community Ecologist Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581 508-389-6352 fax 508-389-7891 http://www.nhesp.org
