[APWG] Alaska Job Announcement
Graziano, Gino (DNR sponsored)
Gino.Graziano at alaska.gov
Mon Oct 13 14:24:13 CDT 2008
Alaska Association of Conservation Districts
Invasive Plants Program Coordinator
Job Description
Opens 10-3-2008
Closes 10-24-2008
Job summary
Manage the AACD Invasive Plants Grant Program for Districts and
Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMA). This includes assisting in
the development of CWMAs and providing direction in project development
and seeking additional grant support for invasive plant programs. Work
as the representative of AACD with the Invasive Species Working Group,
and Alaska's Committee for Noxious and Invasive Plant Management.
Other functions of the job include providing public presentations,
invasive plant identification and inventory training as needed for work
crews. Assist with project implementation at the local level as needed
by CWMAs and/or Districts. Project implementation includes training and
supervising staff, coordinating work timelines and schedules, and on the
ground project implementation.
This position is located in Palmer, Alaska.
Summary of essential job functions
Maintain records of grants awarded and assure that reporting is
completed on time. Provide information to prospective applicants
including project development assistance. Maintain information
pertinent to the development of projects available on request.
Minimum requirements
Knowledge of invasive plant issues in Alaska. Firm understanding of
ecology, agriculture and natural resource management issues. Should
have at least a Bachelor's degree in ecology, agronomy, biology,
chemistry, environmental science, natural resource management or a
related field. Masters degree in one of the above fields is
recommended.
Abilities required
Proficient in computer skills, database management using Excel and GIS.
Ability to write proposals, and newspaper articles under short
deadlines. Good communication skills.
For more information or to apply for the job please send a resume and
cover letter to the Alaska Association of Conservation Districts.
AACD
1700 E. Bogard Road Suite 203A
Wasilla, AK 99654-6563
aacd at mtaonline.net
907-373-7923
Fax 907-373-7928
Gino Graziano
Invasive Weeds and Agricultural Pest Coordinator
DNR, Division of Agriculture, NRS II
Plant Materials Center
5310 S. Bodenburg Spur Road
Palmer, AK 99645
907-745-8127
Gino.Graziano at Alaska.gov
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/ag/ag_pmc.htm
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