Please see the following job announcement for a Database Manager position in the Mississippi Natural Heritage Program at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Please note the different contact information at the bottom, I am posting this for a colleague.
The MS Dept of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks/Museum of Natural Science in Jackson, MS is a seeking Program Database Manager responsible for managing the Mississippi Natural Heritage Program (MNHP) database within the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. JOB DUTIES: •Manages data for rare species/communities of MS in ARCGIS, Biotics, and other database systems. •Conducts data updates in-house and with NatureServe. •Composes environmental reviews in regards to rare species/communities using MNHP database. •Provides technical conservation guidance to other agencies/private entities. PREFERRED SKILLS: Individual must have: 1) knowledge of wildlife ecology, conservation biology and methodologies; 2) knowledge of endangered species conservation; 3) understanding of balance between environmental and development/economic needs; 4) proficiency with computer software such as ARCGIS, MS Access, Biotics, Oracle, etc.; 5) management, scientific writing, and communication skills; 6) ability to effectively work with scientific professionals, private individuals and state and federal agencies and organizations; 7) must also have the ability to effectively evaluate and solve complex situations and multitask. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in wildlife/fisheries ecology/biology or in wildlife/fisheries conservation/management or a field of study defined by the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; and One (1) year of work experience directly related to the above-described duties. OR Directly related education above the Master's Degree and directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. Salary: $39,000/year plus benefits Last Date to Apply: 01/31/2013 Email a cover letter and CV to Andy Sanderson at [email protected]
