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<p class=styleheading1stlevelautobefore3pt><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on"><b><font size=5 face=Arial><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Alaska</span></font></b></st1:State></st1:place>
Association of Conservation Districts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=styleheading1stlevelautobefore3pt><b><font size=5 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:18.0pt'>Invasive Plants Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=styletextt18ptboldautokernat12pt><b><font size=5 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:16.0pt'>Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=styletextt18ptboldautokernat12pt><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=text><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Opens 10-3-2008<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=text><b><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Closes 10-24-2008<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Job summary<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>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 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State></st1:place>’s
Committee for Noxious and Invasive Plant Management.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>This position is located in Palmer, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Summary of essential job functions<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Minimum requirements<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Knowledge of invasive plant issues in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State></st1:place>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Abilities required<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Proficient in computer skills, database management
using Excel and GIS. Ability to write proposals, and newspaper articles
under short deadlines. Good communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>For more information or to apply for the job please
send a resume and cover letter to the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Alaska</st1:State></st1:place>
Association of Conservation Districts.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=heading3rdlevel><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>AACD<br>
<st1:address w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1700 E.
Bogard Road Suite 203A</st1:Street></st1:address><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Wasilla</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">AK</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">99654-6563</st1:PostalCode></st1:place></st1:address><br>
<a href="mailto:aacd@mtaonline.net"
title="blocked::mailto:aacd@mtaonline.net
mailto:aacd@mtaonline.net">aacd@mtaonline.net</a><br>
907-373-7923<br>
Fax 907-373-7928<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Gino Graziano</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Invasive Weeds and Agricultural <st1:place w:st="on">Pest</st1:place>
Coordinator</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>5310 S. Bodenburg
Spur Road</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Palmer, AK 99645</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>907-745-8127</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:Gino.Graziano@Alaska.gov">Gino.Graziano@Alaska.gov</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/ag/ag_pmc.htm">http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/ag/ag_pmc.htm</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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