[APWG] Homer, Alaska job announcement

[Gino_Graziano]

There is an full time position open with the Homer Soil and Water Conservation District that involves implementing invasive plant management and education projects.  See the position description below, also posted at www.alaskaswcds.org <http://www.alaskaswcds.org/> . Visit www.homerswcd.org <http://www.homerswcd.org/>  for more information about the Homer District's invasive plant programs. 

Natural Resource Specialist

	The Homer Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist to implement invasive plant control and education/outreach projects.

	Major responsibilities: Working cooperatively with landowners, providing project oversight with on the ground invasive plant management projects, trials and demonstrations. Building additional support for management efforts and coordinating invasive plant education/outreach projects. 

	Desired Qualifications: B.S. in Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science or equivalent degree/work experience, excellent communication and technical writing skills, ability to work independently and working knowledge of GIS applications. Background in botany or plant ecology preferred.

	This is a permanent position based in Homer, AK. Pay is commensurate with experience and likely to start around $17/hr.

	Please send cover letter and resume to Homer SWCD at 4014 Lake St, Ste 201 or via email to tara at homerswcd.org. Contact us at (907) 235-8177 ext 5 for a detailed job description. Application deadline: Feb. 7, 2008 

Thanks, 
Gino
 
Gino Graziano
Invasive Plant Program Coordinator
Alaska Association of Conservation Districts
5310 S Bodenburg Spur Road
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4469, cell 354-1227
fax: (907) 746-1568
ginograziano at alaskaswcds.org
www.alaskaswcds.org <http://www.alaskaswcds.org/> 
 
 
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