The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) is hiring a full-time permanent Rare Species Ecologist. Please see description below and full details in the attached document.
The Center for Natural Lands Management is a nonprofit 501(3)(c) organization, created in 1990, whose mission is the perpetual and science-based stewardship of natural and created conservation lands, sensitive species, and their resident ecosystems. Stewardship activities are currently divided between California and Washington. Central to the CNLMs mission and fundamental to its success are the application of appropriate scientific information for conservation and restoration activities and rigorous cost estimation for managing conservation areas in perpetuity. In the State of Washington, CNLM's South Puget Sound Program focuses on conservation of one of the rarest ecosystems in the United States, the prairie and oak woodlands of Cascadia, especially those lands and habitats within the South Sound Region. In that Region, the Program aims to protect, restore habitats, and support recovery of rare species that are candidates for federal listing. The Rare Species Ecologist will work to conserve the rare prairie and oak woodland habitats of the South Sound Region and the species that are dependent on them. This position will focus primarily on conserving rare species, including butterflies, birds and mammals, especially those currently proposed for federal listing as threatened or endangered. The funding for this position supports a cooperative approach to conservation, requiring coordination with multiple partners (such as the Department of Defense and WA Department of Fish and Wildlife), and with the CNLM Prairie Restoration Crew and volunteers. The Rare Species Ecologist is a fulltime exempt position that is supervised by the South Sound Program Director. Duties of the Rare Species Ecologist include: Develop science-based, focused plans to restore habitat and help recover the target species, including the Taylors checkerspot butterfly and Mazama pocket gopher, in alignment with the CNLMs cooperative agreements with Joint Base Lewis-McChord and other conservation partners. Develop, interpret, and apply knowledge concerning recovery and restoration techniques for the target and related species. Communicate that knowledge effectively to partners and staff. Cultivate potential new scientific partners to further recovery efforts. Work with the Prairie Restoration Team, agency partners and volunteers to complete the actions delineated in the plans. Participate in prescribed burning, mechanical and chemical control of pest plants, planting and seeding of native plants and other restoration and recovery actions. Rigorously monitor the effectiveness of restoration and recovery actions on target species and their habitat. Communicate progress, results, and conservation implications to partners, CNLM staff and the public through written reports, oral presentations, and other communications efforts. Complete other duties as requested. REQUIREMENTS M.S. degree in natural sciences discipline PhD. or equivalent combination of further education and experience Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances. Ability to define critical needs in conservation/restoration and determine appropriate and efficient approaches Strong foundation in ecology/population biology Knowledge of current trends and practices in applied conservation and restoration Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data and prepare reports of findings. Ability to work within a collaborative context and achieve objectives through team efforts. Ability to synthesize, interpret and communicate scientific information to influence conservation practice. Experience managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while operating professionally and producing high-quality reports or other documents. Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers, ArcGIS, statistical packages) and ability to use provided computer technology to enhance the quality of work. Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English. Willingness and ability to participate in restoration operations including prescribed burning, and mechanical and chemical vegetation management Evidence of substantial contribution to the conservation biology community through peer-reviewed publications, presentations at scientific conferences, etc. Must have and maintain a valid Washington drivers license and safe driving record Must be able to obtain WA pesticide license and Wildland Firefighter certification. TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must provide a detailed letter of interest, current resumé or curriculum vitae, two examples of professional writing (such as publications, professional reports, or other materials), and three professional references (names, affiliations, and contact information only). All applications will be acknowledged. Email these materials to: [email protected] If email is not possible, the application can be mailed to: Center for Natural Lands Management Attention: Human Resources 27258 Via Industria, Suite B Temecula, CA 92590 Application deadline: Open until filled, but for full consideration please apply no later than March 29, 2013.
