VEGETATION DATA COORDINATOR – JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM: CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
DATE: 01/09/2008
The California Native Plant Society is seeking an experienced ecologist, biologist, or GIS analyst for the Vegetation Program to work full-time on vegetation projects involving surveying, databasing, mapping, and describing vegetation throughout the state.
The principal focus of the work over the next year will support a vegetation mapping and classification project in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and the San Joaquin Valley ecosystems of California. As defined here, this includes the foothills above the Central Valley to around 1200 m in elevation, and it also includes the Carrizo Plain, Temblor Range, and Elk Hills, and the San Joaquin Valley south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in plant ecology, landscape ecology, botany, geography, and conservation in California.
The CNPS Vegetation Data Coordinator position offers experience in mission planning for field sampling, compiling and quality controlling field survey data, managing field and GIS data, mapping vegetation, categorizing vegetation through analyses and reports, and training and supervising others in the field or office. Compiling and analyzing field survey information collected by CNPS, cooperating agencies, and other organizations is an important facet of the job. CNPS maintains a uniform system for vegetation sampling, vegetation classification and mapping, and plant information databases. Developed over the past 15 years by CNPS, these systems are used by both government and non-government institutions.
Qualifications for the successful applicant include the following:
. A BS/BA degree in biology, ecology, or related field; graduate work in biology, plant ecology, or
geography is desirable
. Knowledge of California vegetation and/or the California flora
. Experience in biological fieldwork and in plant/vegetation survey techniques
. Proficiency in entering, quality controlling, assembling, and managing large datasets in databases
and spreadsheets (MS Access experience desired)
. Ability to interpret topographic, vegetation, aerial photography, and other maps
. Experience with GPS units and with GIS software (e.g., ArcView and/or ArcGIS)
. Ability to analyze vegetation and environmental data in statistical and/or GIS software
. Strong observational, writing, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail
. Ability to work efficiently, independently, and as part of a team
. Experience in supervising individuals and training or teaching people.
The salary is offered at $45,000 to $50,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The position is full-time with secured funding for at least eleven months, and extended employment may be possible through future grants/ contracts.
To apply, submit the following materials: cover letter of interest, résumé or curriculum vitae, and three references (including reference name, address, phone number, and email). Please send your application materials via post mail, fax, or email to:
California Native Plant Society
2707 K Street, Suite 1
Sacramento, CA 95816
Attn: Vegetation Position
Fax: (916) 447-2727
Primary contact is Julie M. Evens, Senior Vegetation Ecologist, at jevens@cnps.org.
Application deadline and interview: Review of applications will begin by January 22, 2007, although the position will remain open until it is filled. Interviews will begin on or after January 24, 2007 - by phone or in person. Please see the CNPS website for detailed description of the job, and descriptions of the CNPS organization and Vegetation Program at www.cnps.org.
The California Native Plant Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F