Salamander job!!!

[Sergé Bogaerts]

CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
18 May 2011

SALAMANDER SCIENTIST SOUGHT

Resource Staff Scientist
Conservation Headquarters
Missouri Department of Conservation
Jefferson City, Missouri

Salary Range: $35724 - $62952
Beginning Salary: $35724 - $37128 depending upon qualification.

Successful applicant provides the primary coordination of long-term Hellbender monitoring including coordination of field activities (surveys, personnel, and equipment). Conducts and coordinates data collection and data entry, manages and archives data sets related to Hellbender monitoring. Supervises and trains hourly employees to assist with data collection. Ensures collection, compilation, and entry of Hellbender data into Heritage EOR format and submits for QA/QC. Assists herpetologist with other Hellbender -related projects and planning as needed. Assists with design and preparation of research proposals, cooperative agreements, including joint management/research and interagency projects. Assists with the preparation of grant proposals to support work that will compile and interpret long-term Hellbender data. Compiles, tabulates, and analyzes data and creates images and graphs using established procedures for Hellbender monitoring; coordinates statistical analysis with Resource Science and coordinate with other support and management staff as necessary. Facilitates data transfer to the resource scientists and database managers. Prepares annual and special reports concerning progress on Hellbender monitoring and other related Hellbender research studies. Assists in preparation of popular articles, scientific manuscripts and papers, and makes presentations at intra- and interstate technical meetings and workshops with other state resource managers and scientists as related to Hellbender monitoring. Stays current on relevant ecological literature, including new or improved methods for monitoring, and conducts literature searches as required. Assists herpetologist with other relevant herpetofaunal surveys and projects. Assists with other projects seeking understanding of stream ecology and factors that influence stream life. Responds to public contacts (phone, e-mail, and letters) as necessary. Assists other Resource Science and other divisional personnel on projects as needed. Participates in Department training programs and serves on review teams and other special ad hoc committees. Develops professional skills through training, participation in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. Performs other duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Zoology or closely related subjects, and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in scientific research or fisheries management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A working knowledge of herpetology, population biology or conservation biology and stream ecology is required. Technical experience with ArcView, statistical programs, and Microsoft Access is desirable.

Ability to:
Accept all responsibilities of the job and assigned tasks.
Use provided computer technology to enhance the quality of work and programs.
Keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.
Administer financial resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the Department's mission.
Accept change and new information and cope with job pressure and stress.
Identify internal and external politics that impact the work of the Department.
Define a problem, analyze relevant information, develop solutions and solve problems.
Maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
Demonstrate technical proficiency in areas of responsibility.
Create and sustain an atmosphere in which timely, quality information flows between self and others and to express facts and ideas in a convincing manner whether one-on-one or within or before groups.
Take a long-term view of the Department's or Unit's direction and articulate a vision that integrates key program goals, priorities, values and other factors.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
Express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Give overall guidance and direction to hourly staff and assure projects are carried out in achieving an efficient and productive operation.
Ability to swim and snorkel.
Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions and perform tasks requiring strenuous physical activity.
Work out-of-doors in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Use ArcView GIS software.
Operate a motor vehicle.
Obtain a valid Driver License by date of hire.
Operate canoe, boats and motors in safe and prudent manner.
Make multiple overnight trips on a weekly basis throughout the year.
Travel and work for up to two weeks away from official domicile.
Able to work long days (i.e., greater than eight hours), evenings, Saturdays and Sundays when needed. This position has been determined to be exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time off in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime policy.

Smoking is prohibited in all owned, rented or leased Department of Conservation offices, buildings, and similar facilities, in Department aircraft, and in vehicles.

The Department of Conservation will hire only United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

[alphamale]

Ik geloof niet dat mijn CV'tje ook maar iemand zal kunnen overtuigen om mij die job te geven. Ik kan enkel zeggen: "Hellbenders zijn bijna mijn "favorietste" beesten, dus ik zal echt mijn best doen!" Lijkt me uiteraard geweldig werk.

[Jari B]

Het is dat ik mijn studie nog niet af heb anders was het wel heel mooi geweest.

[Kenny]

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Zoology or closely related subjects, and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in scientific research or fisheries management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A working knowledge of herpetology, population biology or conservation biology and stream ecology is required. Technical experience with ArcView, statistical programs, and Microsoft Access is desirable.

Jari, jij doet toch een MBO? Voor deze heb je minstens een HBO nodig...en 3jaar ervaring  ;)

[Jari B]

Haha ik zie het nu ja, komt over een paar jaar vast wel weer een keer :D