Position Open Immediately - Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
Contract Position in Coastal Restoration Coastal Marine Biologist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Deadline: COB July 31, 2014
About Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation:
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is a not-for-profit environmental
organization and is an equal opportunity employer. LPBF has an immediate
contract opening for a coastal scientist at our offices at Pontchartrain
Beach Office (2045 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA.).
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation was established in response to
environmental concerns voiced throughout the Basin. As the publics
independent voice, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) is dedicated
to restoring and preserving the water quality, coast, and habitats of the
entire Pontchartrain Basin. Through coordination of restoration activities,
education, advocacy, monitoring of the regulatory process, applied
scientific research, and citizen action, LPBF works in partnership with all
segments of the community to reclaim the Basin for this and future
generations. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin is a 10,000 square mile watershed
encompassing 16 Louisiana parishes. Go to SaveOurlake.org to learn more.
About the position:
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is seeking to immediately contract a
qualified scientist to assistant with the execution of the Coastal
Sustainability Program. The contractual position is expected to require 20
to 40 hours a week and includes some local travel. The term of the
position is expected to be at least for twelve months, but could be extended
pending performance and available funding.
Applicants should have at least a Masters degree in biology/ marine
sciences (ichthyology, estuarine processes, fisheries sciences, water
quality monitoring, etc.), and have good technical writing and verbal
skills. Doctorates or doctoral candidates will be strongly considered. GIS
skills are desirable also. Professional experience in coastal science is
preferred. Typical work is biological fish monitoring, fisheries analysis,
estuarine cruise management, support of hydrocoast mapping, technical report
writing, coastal data analysis, participation in coastal planning meetings,
and project management (Visit the SaveOurLake.org Website to learn more of
the Coastal Sustainability Program). Boating skills are desirable. A
successful applicant would be reporting to the Director of the Coastal
Sustainability Program of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation.
Candidates should have an ability to handle diverse situations and field
work in a highly professional and effective manner.
Applications should include:
A letter of introduction
Resume
Example of past technical writing (just a few pages please)
Compensation:
Independent contractor - $28 to $36/ hour depending on
qualifications
To Apply:
Please email (preferred) application materials to John Lopez at
[email protected] with subject line Coastal application. May be mailed
to LPBF Att: John PO Box 6965, Metairie, LA 70009-6965
