The ESA Board of Professional Certification invites ecologists who seek to incorporate ecological principles in decision-making, who meet a minimum set of standards in education and experience, and who adhere to high ethical standards as outlined in the ESA Code of Ethics to apply for the 2010 certification period. Current certified ecologists serve in a wide variety of fields, and use their credentials to establish credibility with employers, peers, courts, media, and the public.
Certification lasts five years and is offered at three levels: Associate Ecologist, Ecologist, and Senior Ecologist. For ESA members who have 10 years of professional experience beyond their PhD, we also offer a streamlined application process. There is an application fee of $75 for members applying at the Associate Ecologist level, and $125 for Ecologists and Senior Ecologists. This fee is non-refundable and covers all five years of certification. The primary submission deadline is February 1, 2010; a $25 late fee will apply to any applications received between February 2 and March 31, 2010. This is the first year that the BPC will be adhering to an all-digital application process; no hard copy applications will be accepted. For applications and more information on the program, including our helpful FAQ section, please visit http://www.esa.org/careers_certification/certification.php. If you have any questions or encounter difficulty with the application process, contact Lilly Schwartz at [email protected] or 202-833-8773 ext. 216. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
