The Maine Natural Areas Program is currently recruiting for an Assistant
Ecologist position! Please forward to interested parties. If you want
the announcement in pdf format, please email [email protected]
JOB POSTING MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas
Open: June 24, 2009 Close: July 9, 2009
Biology Specialist (Assistant Ecologist)
Class Code: 9342; Position: 017300155; Grade 19 ($14.44 -
$19.30/hr. + 5.5% stipend)
Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $356.62 biweekly;
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 19.96% of pay.
The Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas has a Biology Specialist vacancy
in Augusta. The Maine Natural Areas Program is a division of the Maine
Department of Conservation. MNAP staff conducts ongoing statewide
inventories and monitoring efforts to document the location, condition
and status of Maine's biota. The program maintains a comprehensive data
management system consisting of computer, map and manual files used
primarily for planning and protection efforts.
Brief Job Description: The Biology Specialist will assist with the
Natural Heritage Data management system, ecological inventory,
conservation planning, environmental review, and tasks as needed.
Primary responsibilities include:
1. Assisting ecologists with landscape analysis, data analysis,
landowner contact, and conservation planning for rare species, natural
communities, and ecosystems.
2. Transcribing information describing locations and biological status
of rare plants, natural communities, and other features and entering
data into computer files;
3. Responding to information requests, including various types of
environmental review from local, state, and federal agencies and
organizations;
4. Providing GIS technical assistance;
5. Assisting with the administration of active grants and contracts;
6. Supervising interns involved with information management and
environmental review; and
7. Assisting with daily office operations and special projects as
needed.
For information regarding job specifics, please contact Molly Docherty,
Director, Maine Natural Areas Program, at 207-287-8045.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in Biology or related
science field and six months of biological related experience.
Comparable work experience may be substituted for education requirements
on a year-for-year basis.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong computer skills and
exposure to data management. Experience with Natural Heritage System
methodology, topographic maps, and the computer programs ArcGIS,
ArcView, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access is desirable. Candidate
should have strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to
detail, strong communication skills, the ability to set priorities and
organize time effectively, the ability to work effectively and
accurately under pressure, and a willingness to work in an office
environment.
Application Process: A completed State of Maine Direct Hire
Application, resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications and
responsibilities of this position must be received by 5:00 p.m., July 9,
2009. Please mail to: Carmen Welch, Natural Resources Service Center,
155 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330-0155. Direct Hire
Application forms: http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm
<http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm> or contact
Carmen Welch at 287-4997.
Any job offer to new hires is conditional upon verification of
credentials, criminal records, and driver's license check if applicable.
Three references with address and telephone number must be provided and
made available at the interview to include at least one work-related
reference.
THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Lisa St. Hilaire
Information Manager
Maine Natural Areas Program
17 Elkins Lane, 93 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-8046
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
