[PCA] Job: Environmental review position open at NYNHP (Albany)

[Larry Morse]

Respond to Nick Conrad <nbconrad at gw.dec.state.ny.us> not to me.  LEM.

Larry Morse
Washington, D.C.
larry.morse.dc at earthlink.net
(larry.e.morse at LEM-Natural-Diversity.com)

> [Original Message]
> The New York Natural Heritage has an opening for an Environmental
> Review Specialist. NY Natural Heritage, in Albany, New York, is a
> partnership between The Nature Conservancy and the New York State
> Department of Environmental Conservation; this position is a Nature
> Conservancy position. A summary of the job description follows. For a
> complete job description, please contact Nicholas Conrad at the
> addresses below.
> Thanks,
>
> Nicholas Conrad
> Information Resources Coordinator
> New York Natural Heritage Program
> New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
> 625 Broadway, 5th Floor
> Albany, NY  12233-4757
> (518) 402-8944
> nbconrad at gw.dec.state.ny.us 
>
> The Environmental Review Specialist (ERS) works to conserve New
> York's biodiversity by using the Program's databases and GIS to
> respond to requests for information from consulting firms, project
> applicants, local governments, state and federal agencies, private
> organizations, and the general public; to screen proposed projects for
> potential impacts on rare animals, rare plants, and significant
> ecological communities; and to assist requestors in interpreting and
> applying responses. The ERS develops tools and procedures to support the
> environmental review activities of the Program, coordinates the
> environment review activities of other Heritage staff, and serves as the
> liaison with NYS DEC regarding environmental review activities. The ERS
> also prepares GIS data for distribution to partners, and works as part
> of project teams in mapping and processing database records, and in the
> creation of maps, database reports and other products for inventory
> projects and contracts.
>
> Qualifications: Undergraduate or Associates degree, or significant
> coursework in, biology, environmental sciences, natural resources, or
> related field; and at least two year's experience related to
> environmental review of projects, biodiversity conservation, or natural
> resources management; or equivalent combination of education and
> experience. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and interact
> with the general public, consultants, and private and governmental
> organizations, both verbally and in writing. Experience with GIS,
> particularly ArcView and ArcMap. Experience with Crystal Reports
> desirable. Ability to interpret and use topographic and thematic maps
> and remote imagery (aerial photography). Ability to interpret and apply
> biological information. Experience with personal computers and software
> in a Windows environment. Familiarity with the flora, fauna, and
> ecological communities of New York. Understanding of conservation
> biology desirable. Excellent organizational skills, attention to
> accuracy and detail, and ability to work on several tasks at a time and
> meet deadlines. Commitment to the conservation of biodiversity.
>
> Send cover letter, resume and names of three references by June 30 to
> Nicholas Conrad, Information Resources Coordinator, New York Natural
> Heritage Program, NYS DEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4757.
> nbconrad at gw.dec.state.ny.us 
>
> The Nature Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
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