[APWG] BAEDN (=Bay Area Early Detection Network) Coordinator

Wed Apr 29 15:02:51 CDT 2009

Hello,

The Bay Area Early Detection Network is seeking an early detection
Coordinator.  For the right candidate, the position is a rare opportunity to
revolutionize invasive plant management in the Bay Area --and beyond!  

I hope you will help us to get the word out as broadly as possible.  Please
forward to your contacts and to any relevant listservs.

If you are interested in participating in the BAEDN, you can join the BAEDN
listserv by sending an email to Partners-request at baedn.org with the word
subscribe in the subject.  Or do it online at 

http://mail.baedn.org/mailman/listinfo/partners_baedn.org

Thank you,

-dan

     ____________________________________________

      Daniel Gluesenkamp, Ph.D.

      Director, Habitat Protection and Restoration

      Audubon Canyon Ranch

      415-939-6681 mobile

Bay Area Early Detection Network Coordinator

ABOUT THE BAY AREA EARLY DETECTION NETWORK:

The Bay Area Early Detection Network (BAEDN) is a collaborative partnership
of regional land managers and invasive species experts which serves the
nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  The BAEDN coordinates Early Detection
and Rapid Response to infestations of invasive plants, proactively dealing
with new outbreaks before they can grow into large and costly environmental
threats.  This "stitch-in-time" approach prevents the environmental and
economic damage caused by these invaders; educates citizens regarding
natural resource stewardship; and reduces the need for the planning and
resources required to control large, established invasive plant populations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Coordinator will lead development and implementation of the Bay Area
Early Detection Network (BAEDN), with input and direction from the BAEDN
Steering Committee.  

Key components of the BAEDN include: 

.         Weed risk assessments of non-native plant species, to identify
priority detection targets; 

.         Baseline point-maps showing known occurrences, based on existing
species lists and herbarium records;

.         Online occurrence reporting database, to enable public reporting
of new detections;

.         Early detection field protocols;

.         Training for detection partners, to ensure outbreaks are detected
and reported;

.         System which prioritizes occurrences for eradication, based on
threat and ease of eradication;

.         Geographically-explicit lists of eradication target, to support
partners in their rapid response efforts; 

.         Formulae for distributing eradication funding to local Rapid
Response partners;

.         Maps and reports (including annual report), to communicate
progress made and remaining needs.

The Coordinator will develop some of these components independently, e.g.
data-mining existing databases, developing maps and reports, and adapting
existing methods.  However, much of their work will involve coordinating the
considerable expertise of BAEDN partners and contractors.  The Coordinator
will facilitate the efforts of key partners and relevant committees to
ensure that they develop technically sound and transparent systems for
prioritizing species for detection and occurrences for eradication.  The
Coordinator will also work with contractors and vendors to develop online
reporting systems and other technical components. 

The Coordinator will work to ensure widespread awareness and use of the
BAEDN, communicating with potential partners throughout the nine-county
region.  For example, the Coordinator will produce and distribute materials
to interested partners, make presentations to local groups (including CNPS,
Master Gardeners, hiking clubs, WMAs, and many others), and will train
partners to train others.  Trainings performed by coordinator and partners
will involve public outreach and contact to recruit observers, and give
those observers the tools to gather and report information.

The Coordinator will work with partners to prioritize occurrences for
eradication, will take maps to regional Weed Management Areas for further
input, will distribute final map showing eradication targets, and will
coordinate funding and reporting of Rapid Response efforts. The Coordinator
may also be responsible for compiling best management practices data on
treatments from partners.  The Coordinator will be responsible for
scheduling BAEDN meetings, and will participate in developing ongoing
funding to support the program.

The position is largely office-based, with some site visits and outdoor
trainings expected.  Office work may involve extended periods of sitting and
using a computer, mouse, and telephone.  Work location is flexible, and
travel throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area region is expected
and will be reimbursed.  The Coordinator will be hired on a contract basis
at billing rate $23-$30/hour, depending on experience. Alternative work
schedules will be considered. 

Minimum qualifications:

*	BA/BS or better in biology, botany, environmental science, or
related field
*	Knowledge and experience with natural resource management
*	Strong communications skills; ability to work with a broad range of
people
*	Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; webpage design
and management
*	Excellent organizational skills
*	Project management experience
*	Valid California Driver's License, clean driving record, good
driving skills.

Preferred qualifications: 

*	Familiarity with use of GPS equipment and GIS software
*	1-2 years experience conducting field surveys and identifying plants
*	Grant writing and reporting experience
*	Knowledge of plant species and habitats in California, especially
the San Francisco Bay Area region

TO APPLY:

Submit cover letter and resume to jobs at baedn.org.  In the cover letter,
please describe your experience addressing plant invasions, managing
projects and grants, and coordinating diverse groups across multiple
locations.  Review of applications will begin May 18, 2009 and will continue
until position is filled. 

For additional information please contact gluesenkamp at egret.org

BAEDN logo THICK COUNTY LINES

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