[APWG] Alaska Job Announcement

[Graziano, Gino (DNR sponsored)]

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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