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http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4304-60032307&printit=no Description of Work **This is a time limited position funded through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)** Support DFR s ARRA Longleaf Pine Initiative by collaborating with partner organizations and DFR staff on longleaf restoration, GIS, planning, promotion, prescribed burning, education and outreach activities. Support and lead longleaf education and outreach activities, including organizing workshops and trainings, development of publications, a website, and a marketing plan to promote longleaf establishment and management. Compile GIS data and create GIS maps. Identify barriers to longleaf establishment on private lands and develop and implement appropriate strategies. Work with partners and DFR staff to promote prescribed fire in the longleaf ecosystem. Support activities of the NC Longleaf Coalition steering committee and teams working on GIS, education & outreach, economics, growth & yield, prescribed fire. Assist with other components of the ARRA grant involving nursery and tree improvement and Bladen Lakes State Forest. Assist with accomplishment reporting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point to prepare reports, presentations and analyze data. Good written and oral communication skills. Must be a self-starter with initiative and excellent organizational, planning and project management skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to complete projects and tasks within a prescribed time frame. Good judgment and leadership ability. Must have a working knowledge of ecology and silviculture applied to longleaf pine. Must have experience using ArcGIS 9.1 or higher software. Training and Experience Requirements Graduation from a four year college or university with a major in one of the agriculture, biological, engineering, environmental, natural resources sciences or closely related curriculum and one year of experience that provides the employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work of the vacancy; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the employee functional work experiences needed to perform the work of the position. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. -- Andrew D. Bailey, GIS Coordination Forester NC Division of Forest Resources NC RF #1618, SAF CF#3741 [email protected] o. 919-857-4812 m. 919-218-7069 E-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
