|
To all,
Below is a vacancy announcement for a nongame aquatic biologist, a
new position within the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. I am
posting this for a colleague in the agency. Please contact them
directly for further information or application materials. You may
phone AGFC Human Resources Division at 501/223-6317 to request an
application form for this position.
Regards,
Tom Kwak
---
January 12, 1998
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (United States)
J O B V A C A N C Y
NONGAME AQUATICS RESOURCES BIOLOGIST III - GRADE 21
Fisheries Management Division
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A formal education equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in biology,
zoology, or related field, plus three years experience in fisheries
management or related field including one year in a leadership
capacity. Other job related education including a Master's Degree
and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic
requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
Applicant will work under supervision and responsibilities will
include: coordination of a statewide nongame aquatic species
conservation program; must possess strong technical skills and
expertise in the area of non-game threatened and endangered aquatic
species; interacts with federal and other state agencies, the
conservation community and the public in nongame species consultatory
and information matters; identifies nongame aquatic research and
management needs; assist Fisheries district biologist in non-game
aquatics issues; designs, directs, consults or conducts surveys and
assessments of nongame aquatic species; plans, organizes and supervises
special contractual studies as needed; prepares budget requests and all
necessary progress and final reports; reviews, edits and approves all
related program draft reports and manuscripts submitted for
publication; participates in special events, prepares news releases,
magazine articles, slide presentations, and interpretive information
for public understanding; and performs other duties as deemed
necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS DESIRED:
Knowledge concerning state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines
applicable to nongame aquatic resources in Arkansas; knowledge of
principles and practices of organizational management (supervisory
abilities, budgetary processes, and purchasing procedures); knowledge
of game and fish laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and
procedures; ability to operate and knowledge of computer programs;
ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship
with agency staff, interested individuals, colleagues, personnel of
other state and federal agencies and the general public; ability to
analyze habitat improvement programs and recommend implementation
methods or modifications; ability to make independent decisions and act
quickly and decisively on the determined course of action; ability to
plan, prepare, and present oral and written reports.
COMPENSATION: US$25,054 to $46,428 per year
(All Arkansas state employee benefits are available).
JOB LOCATION: Working Arkansas statewide with office in Bryant, AR
Applications must be submitted using an official Arkansas Game and Fish
Commission application form and will be accepted through January 30,
1998, and should include educational experience, work background, and
other related information. Application should be mailed to:
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Human Resources Division
#2 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205 USA
"AS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, THE COMMISSION WILL MAKE ANY
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS NECESSARY TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES."
---
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Tom Kwak ([log in to unmask])
Arkansas Cooperative Research Unit
Dept of Biological Sciences
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
501/575-4426
http://comp.uark.edu/~tkwak
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
|
