STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION Division of Natural Areas William R. Snodgrass TN Tower 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave, Floor 2 Phone 615/532-0431 http://www.tn.gov/environment/natural-areas/
Announcement of a Forthcoming Position with Tennessee Division of Natural Areas TITLE: Environmental Specialist 4 (Stewardship Ecologist) START DATE: Mid - Late February or early March 2014 MONTHLY RATE: The salary is $3,173 to $5,077 per month plus state benefits package. HOURS: Full-time POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Natural Areas anticipates hiring a working level full-time Environmental Specialist 4 to aid in oversight and management of Middle Tennessee state natural areas and supervise and assist the Natural Areas Program Operations Steward in natural area management. Minimum requirements, job overview, and possible work activities for the Environmental Specialist 4 position are posted at (copy and paste link into your internet browser): http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tennessee/default.cfm?action=viewclassspec&ClassSpecID =102787&Agency=1256&ViewOnly=Yes The Environmental Specialist 4 job classification lists a variety of possible work activities. Specifically, this posting is for a Stewardship Ecologist who will directly report to the Natural Area Program Administrator. The successful candidate will assist the program in ecological restoration and management of state natural areas and rare species habitats as well as construction and maintenance of trails, boundaries, and other facilities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for writing and updating natural area management plans, assisting other natural areas staff throughout the state, working with outside contractors, and providing direct supervision to the Natural Areas Operation Steward. The position will be stationed in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate will possess: Working knowledge of ecological concepts of Tennessee's fauna, flora, and natural communities, Familiarity with conservation issues in Tennessee or the region, Experience with the use of prescribed fire for management of glades, barrens, and grassland ecosystems, including writing burn prescriptions, Experience with prescription and implementation of integrated pest management for treatment of invasive exotic species, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to provide outreach and programming, Familiarity with ArcMap GIS software, and GPS, Ability to operate various machines used in land management (e.g. tractors, chainsaws, mowers, herbicide sprayers), Excellent attention to detail, and Ability to conduct field work and site assessments, sometimes in difficult terrain, including the ability to meet physical standards required for wildland / prescribed fire certification. APPLICATION: The position will officially open for applications on or about January 15, 2014 and close on or about January 30, 2014. *Between these dates candidates must complete an online state application for the Environmental Specialist 4 position. To begin the process, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tennessee/default.cfm Prior to the above-listed application window, interested candidates should send a resume, copies of transcripts, example of writing, and list of references to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> David Lincicome Natural Heritage Program Manager Division of Natural Areas Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 2nd Floor Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: (615) 532-0439 Fax: (615) 532-0732 E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Web: www.tn.gov/environment/na/<http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/>
