The closing date to apply for the position of Massachusetts State Botanist has been extended to May 21, 2008.
https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?pos tingId=J14749&code=search.public&companyId=59 (you need the entire url from https to =59) Note that the description of the job on the nhesp.org website is correct but the date and application address are not. The application must be submitted through the state process as described on the state website. Duties: 1. Compile and analyze data on rare plant populations and habitats, and apply these data to maintaining and updating the state's official rare plant list. 2. Plan, supervise, and/or conduct field inventories and surveys of populations of endangered, threatened and special concern plant species. 3. Plan, supervise, and/or conduct scientific investigations and management programs of importance to the conservation and enhancement of the state's endangered, threatened and special concern plants and draft permit conditions for scientific research on MESA-protected plant species. 4. Compile and maintain a complete list of the state's vascular flora and document plant distribution and abundance. 5. Review and evaluate individual plant species for appropriateness of inclusion on or deletion from the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) list. 6. Apply knowledge of the abundance, distribution, ecology, and management needs for over 250 species of rare vascular plants through participation in environmental impact reviews and in program-wide projects. 7. Screen (approve or reject) all rare plant species observation records for accuracy and completeness before acceptance into NHESP databases. 8. Oversee and administer short-term projects to be contracted-out, such as botanical inventories and NHESP's Small Research Contracts. 9. Develop and maintain professional relationships with the environmental and scientific communities in the state in order to further the goals and objectives of the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program and interact professionally with botanists at the state, regional, and national level. 10. Prepare and deliver presentations to increase awareness of the status and conservation needs of the botanical resources of the Commonwealth. 11. Analyze conservation research and inventory results and prepare studies, technical reports and scientific papers for publication. 12. Promote knowledge of Massachusetts' native flora through the preparation of rare species fact sheets, plant lists and brochures and act as a resource of botanical information for the public. 13. Supervise NHESP botanical staff, graduate students, and interns. How To Apply: All application must be made in writing, consisting of a cover letter making specific reference to this particular announcement, a current resume with references and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application for Employment form, which can be found on the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs web site at http://www.state.ma.us/envir/, select the link Employment, then EOEA employment application or you may request a copy be sent to you. All applications must be received in this office no later than 5:00 P.M. on the Monday following the deadline date. Mail to: Peter Burke, Personnel Officer Department Of Fish And Game 251 Causeway Street - Suite 400 Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Pat ---------------------------------------------------------- Patricia Swain, Ph.D. Community Ecologist Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581 508-389-6352 fax 508-389-7891 http://www.nhesp.org
