Please see the following job announcement for a Biologist 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 to hire Biologist within the Mississippi Natural Heritage Program (MNHP) at the MS Museum of Natural Science. The individual in this position is responsible for conducting surveys for rare species/communities for the Mississippi Natural Heritage Program (MNHP), and disseminating related technical guidance to other state and federal agencies and the general public. •Surveys for, monitors, and disseminates information regarding rare species/communities of MS. •Work with other agencies/entities towards conservation goals utilizing MNHP database and other technical information. •Compose environmental reviews in regards to rare species/communities using MNHP database. •Provides technical conservation guidance to others. 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) proficient with computer software such as ARCGIS, MS Access, etc; 5) 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: A 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]
