The Ecological Restoration Institute (ERI) at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff is searching for a Program Coordinator. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver and communicate forest restoration science and technical assistance (best available science) to land managers and other collaborative partners in the Southwest and the Intermountain West.
Conducts science needs assessments, establishing contacts and recognizing opportunities to advance restoration practices on public lands. Provides appropriate science-based responses and/or technical assistance in ecological restoration applications to science needs and in coordination with ERI Research and Development team. (Includes, but not limited to: science synthesis, delivery to practitioners via fieldtrips, workshops and/or training, etc). Participates in field work with ERI Research and Development teams to meet monitoring and research needs. Participates and represents ERI in meetings, workshops, field reviews and conferences with agencies, tribes, stakeholders and collaborative groups. Minimum Qualifications -Bachelor's degree in forest ecology, ecology, or forestry, or related field AND two years forest ecology, fire ecology, silviculture or forest management program experience; OR, -Six years of progressively responsible forest ecology, fire ecology, silviculture or forest management program experience -Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education Preferred Qualifications -Combination of academic and/or practitioner experience in natural resources: -Master’s in forest ecology, ecology or forestry, or natural resource management OR -Silvicultural training (certification) or field experience with land management or private forestry management agency OR -Prescribed fire planning and/or wildfire fighting experience OR -Work experience and knowledge of land management processes associated with federal land management agencies (USFS, BLM, BIA, State), including but not limited to; implementation of management plans, project planning (NEPA) process, Tribal relationships and agency policy -Experience in ecological restoration research principles; -Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively; -Experience with coordinating across program areas Open until further notice. For full job description and directions on how to apply: https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_ APP_SCHJOB.GBL? Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=602888 &PostingSeq=1
