From neitlicp@BCC.ORST.EDU Fri Jul 1 09:35:35 PDT 1994 >From neitlicp@BCC.ORST.EDU Fri Jul 1 09:35:35 1994 Return-Path: Received: from mx2.u.washington.edu by wells.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW94.4/UW-NDC Revision: 2.30 ) id AA25465; Fri, 1 Jul 94 09:35:35 -0700 Received: from ava.BCC.ORST.EDU by mx2.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW94.4/UW-NDC Revision: 2.30 ) id AA28108; Fri, 1 Jul 94 09:35:32 -0700 Received: from [128.193.88.107] (McCune2-1100-B.CORDLEY.ORST.EDU) by BCC.ORST.EDU (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA28378; Fri, 1 Jul 94 09:35:36 PDT From: "Peter_N Neitlich" Date: Fri, 1 Jul 94 09:38:15 PST Message-Id: <34696.neitlicp@bcc.orst.edu> X-Popmail-Charset: English To: Consbio@u.washington.edu Subject: Position Announcement COLORADO NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (2 positions) posted June 24, 1994 WETLAND/AQUATIC ZOOLOGIST (short-term; July 5 through Sept 16, 1994) The Wetland/Aquatic Zoologist will work with the Wetland Ecologist in designing and conducting a wetland fauna sampling program as part of a wetland community classification on the West Slope. This may involve extensive sampling of birds, terrestrial invertebrates, and aquatic invertebrates. The Zoologist will be expected to assist with the collection of vegetation, soils, and environmental data as needed. Other duties also may be assigned. This job will involve cooperating and coordinating with other workers, extensive travel, tent-camping, rigorous hikes, mosquito bites, and long days in the field. A willingness to be flexible with work schedule and duties is essential. Preferred qualifications include: 1. A B.S., B.A., or higher degree in zoology or entomology with an understanding of field zoology that encompasses all groups of animals. 2. Experience designing sampling plans. 3. Experience identifying Rocky Mountain birds by sight and sound as well as collecting, preserving, and identifying macroinvertebrate, preferably with an emphasis on wetland/aquatic systems. 4. Demonstrated ability to observe carefully, pay attention to detail, maintain a high level of organization, and work hard without continual supervision. BOTANY/SOIL SCIENCE FIELD TECHNICIAN (Short-term; July 11 through Sept 16, 1994) The Field Technician will work with the Wetland Ecologist in conducting field work for a wetland community classification on the West Slope. This work primarily involves collection of vegetation and environmental data from plots, identifying plant species, collecting voucher plant specimens of unknown species, digging soil pits, and collecting soil data. The Field Technician will assist the Zoologist as needed. Other duties also may be assigned. This job will involve cooperating and coordinating with other workers, extensive travel, tent-camping, rigorous hikes, mosquito bites, and long days in the field. A willingness to be flexible with work schedule and duties is essential. Preferred qualifications include: 1. A B.S. or B.A. in botany, soil science, ecology or related field. Undergraduates with appropriate experience will be considered. 2. Experience identifying plants, collecting quantitative vegetation data, and describing soils, preferrably in Colorado. 3. Demonstrated ability to observe carefully, pay attention to detail, maintain a high level of organization, and work without continual supervision. CONTACT: John Sanderson, Palustrine Ecologist Colorado Natural Heritage Program c/o University of Colorado Museum Hunter 115, Campus Box 315 Boulder, CO 80309-0315 tel: (303) 492-4637 e-mail: pague@spot.Colorado.EDU THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY IN HIRING, DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION PRACTICES.! ------ Forwarded message ends here ------ .