Please distribute. This position is with the University of Nebraska at Omaha - Department of Biology. See the job description below.
All applications MUST be submitted through the University of Nebraska at Omaha website (DO NOT send any materials to J. McCarty). http://www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php Search for the position listed under the Department of Biology or at: https://careers.unomaha.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1231742275525 Direct questions to the Chair of the Department of Biology - see contact information at: http://www.unomaha.edu/biology/ Working Title Preserve Manager/Supervisor Requisition Number 4042194 Job Description - Essential Functions The Preserve Manager is administered by the Chair, Department of Biology, but is responsible directly to the Faculty Advisor (the Preserve Director) who represents the Department in all preserve and related activities. Essential Functions: - Manage the physical resources and ecological quality of the department's nature preserves in accordance with objectives identified by the Department of Biology - Coordinate and monitor educational, research, outreach and other uses of UNO's preserves - Supervise part-time employees and volunteers assisting in preserve-related activities - Provide outreach support for individuals and organizations as appropriate - Support restoration and other special efforts associated with preserve efforts. - Reside on-site: small 2-bedroom farmhouse provided including basic utilities; Located at Allwine Prairie Preserve (14810 State Street, Bennington, NE). NOTE: A detailed list of duties may be requested from the Department of Biology, UNO. Job Description - Additional Duties - Manage preserve budget - General equipment maintenance - General grounds maintenance - Invasive/noxious species management (use of herbicides) - Participate in all prescribed burns - Public relations activities including brochures and poster preparation and presentations to preserve visitors. - Coordination and supervision of work study students, interns, and volunteers. - Coordinate research and teaching projects at the preserve - Coordination and monitoring of preserve activities - Manage preserve data files. - Manage environmental monitoring (Water Quality, Water Flow, Siltation, Weather Stations) and documentation (Invasive Species Management) Required Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Biology, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management, or related, field-oriented discipline including a basic understanding of the process of scientific inquiry. - Strong communication skills. - Ability to provide outreach (public speaking) for visiting individuals and groups. - Fire training (federal certification) (qualified or physically able to be certified). - Basic farm skills (tractors, fencing, familiarity with farm equipment, particularly tractor. Preferred Qualifications - Masters degree in Biology, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management, or related, field-oriented discipline including a basic understanding of the process of scientific inquiry. If not already qualified, willingness to become qualified for the following: - Chainsaw use - Website maintenance - Basic ArcGIS qualified, particularly mapping - Herbicide and chemical certification Department Biology - 50000801 Salary 32,040.00 Pay Basis Monthly Job Posting Date 01-08-2009 Job Close Date May Close At Any Time Job Category Staff Reg-Temp Regular Work Schedule 8am-5pm M-F Position Start Date
