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Kathy
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Subject: [ma-eppc] Internship announcement--Long Island Central Pine
Barrens


Please forward to anyone who might be interested.  Thanks so much!


Sorry for any cross postings.


                                                                           
 Kathy L. Schwager                       The Nature Conservancy            
 Invasive Species Specialist             Long Island Chapter               
                                         250 Lawrence Hill Rd.             
 kschwager at tnc.org                       Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724      
 (631) 367-3225 Ext. 125 (Phone)                                           
 (631) 648-0935 (Phone)                                                    
 (631) 766-2371 (Mobile)                                                   
 (631) 367-4715 (Fax)                                                      
                                                                           
 nature.org                                                                
                                                                           




 ANNOUNCEMENT:


Long Island Central Pine Barrens


Invasive Plant Inventory and Assessment Project


TEMPORARY SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN POSITIONS


The Central Pine Barrens Commission in cooperation with The Nature
Conservancy, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area, and other
partner agencies is seeking two candidates to assist in continuing an
Invasive Plant Inventory and Assessment of protected public lands in the
Central Pine Barrens area for a three-month period beginning May or June
2007.


Duties:


Survey and map occurrences of invasive terrestrial and aquatic plant
species primarily in protected areas in the Central Pine Barrens Core
Preservation Area. The areas to be surveyed are those that are most likely
to be in a relatively weed-free condition that may be best suited for
prevention, early detection, and rapid control measures. Identify invasive
plant threats to protected lands, including threats from roadside
invasives.  Produce maps of terrestrial and aquatic invasive plant
occurrences found.  Invasive plant data will be collected using global
positioning system (GPS) technology and organized in a relational database
known as the Weed Information Management System (“WIMS”), which can be
readily used in a geographic information system. Prepare a final report
analyzing and summarizing the data collected.


Requirements:


Bachelor of Science degree in natural science/forestry or equivalent
experience; good plant identification skills/coursework in botany or plant
taxonomy; experience with computers including MS Office Suite, and ESRI Arc
View or ArcGIS, orienteering and use of maps and aerial photos; excellent
organizational skills; strong written and oral communication skills;
ability to work well independently as well as part of a team and remain
reliable; excellent interpersonal skills/good public relation skills;
hard-working, and safety conscious; valid driver’s license; reliable
personal transportation (mileage reimbursement provided); willingness to
work  occasional weekends (and evenings); field experience; good physical
condition; ability to carry up to 25 lbs for up to 8 miles in harsh outdoor
conditions such as heat, cold and rain; no debilitating reaction to insect
bites or poison ivy; sense of adventure.


Preferred:


Experience with GPS; Field experience in botany or plant taxonomy;
Experience with MS Access.


Special notes:


The successful candidates will be employed by the Central Pine Barrens
Commission through the Suffolk County Water Authority. The Nature
Conservancy will provide assistance with training, supervision of
fieldwork, and housing. This position involves long hours in the field with
possible long distance travel. Mosquitoes and ticks will be present during
the monitoring season. Mosquito species include Culex pipians, carrier of
the West Nile virus, however cases of West Nile are rare. Ticks species
include the Deer, Dog, and Lone star. Deer ticks carry Lyme disease; Dog
and Lone star ticks carry more benign illnesses such as Babisiosis,
Ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.  Training and protective
clothing will be available to lower the possibility of insect-borne
illness. Mileage reimbursement and $10/hour stipend provided.


Position Type:  Field Biology, Ecology, Botany, Forestry, Geographic
Information System (including GPS).


Application process:


Please send a cover letter, resume and two (2) references [One (1)
reference from an employer and one (1) from a college faculty member or
other professional.  No references from family or friends]. Applications
will be accepted by fax, email or mail until the positions are filled,
preferably prior to April 15, 2007.


Karen Eichelberger, Environmental Analyst


Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission


P.O. Box 587


Great River, NY 11739-0587


Fax: (631) 224-7653


Email: keichelberger at pb.state.ny.us


More Information:


The Central Pine Barrens


http://www.pb.state.ny.us/


2006 Central Pine Barrens Invasive Plant Inventory and Assessment Report


http://pb.state.ny.us/plc/2006_invasive_report.pdf


The TNC’s Weed Information Management System


http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/wims





Kathy Schwager
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