Job Announcement at the University of Georgia
Title: Research Professional II: GIS / Ecologist
Agency: University of Georgia
Location: Athens, GA
Job Description:
The primary objective for this position is to develop comprehensive
natural resource condition assessments (NRCAs) for six National Park
Service (NPS) units in the Southeastern Region, using both the
Environmental Protection Agency’s Ecological Assessment Framework and
the NPS ecological monitoring framework. We will adhere closely to
published protocols and those being employed in other NRCAs to achieve:
1) continuity, 2) ease of monitoring, 3) consistency of reporting, and
4) compatibility of our assessments with NPS needs. Furthermore, we
will encourage creativity and innovation in the synthesis of results in
a way that improves planning, reporting, and future monitoring of
identified natural resources. A secondary objective is to become an
integral member of a dynamic spatial analysis lab, help with lab
management, and participate in other spatial analysis projects as
funding and time allow. Currently this position is funded for 18 months
but may be extended if funding allows.
Duties:
The GIS/Ecologist will serve as the project lead and will coordinate
other personnel and cooperators in fulfillment of the following duties.
1. Coordinate UGA project staff and NPS partners to perform ecological
assessments.
2. Establish a list of ecological attributes and potential stressors.
3. Compile existing data and reports regarding ecological condition of
the chosen parks and their selected natural resources (e.g. vegetation,
vertebrates, water quantity and quality, invasive species and hazards).
4. Quantify current conditions (and recent change if sufficient data)
using appropriate measurements / statistical analyses.
5. Accomplish the above by making full use of geospatial data and
spatial analyses in ArcGIS.
6. Keep detailed records of methodologies and data sources / produce
reports and deliverable geospatial datasets to NPS partners.
7. Play an integral role in a dynamic spatial analysis lab.
Qualifications:
1. Applicants must possess a minimum of an M.S. degree in ecology,
botany, zoology, biology, geography, or related field.
2. Extensive knowledge of GIS software and spatial analysis techniques
using both raster and vector datasets, and spatial data development
using geo-databases.
3. Knowledge of publicly available spatial data and their uses.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and successfully complete
projects on time and within budget. 5. Strong organizational skills,
attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
6. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and an ability
to build effective partnerships with diverse natural resource
professionals (diplomacy / consent-building skills).
7. Valid driver's license / willingness and ability to travel for
cooperator meetings on a regular basis.
To apply, please send letter of interest, curriculum vitae / resume, and
names and contact information for three (3) references to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Salary: Min. $33,464.00/yr & benefits
(http://www.hr.uga.edu/benefits/benefits.html)
Last Date to apply: Sept 24, 2008 or until suitable candidate is found
Contact: Nate Nibbelink, Gary Grossman, or Mike Mengak
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Gary D. Grossman
Distinguished Research Professor - Animal Ecology
Warnell School Forest & Natural Resources
University Georgia, Athens GA. 30602, USA
Web site www.arches.uga.edu/~grossman
Phone:706-542-1160
Fax: 706-542-8356
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