[PCA] FW: Employment opportunity - U of M MBGNA Natural Areas - Please Forward

[Grese, Robert]

I'm delighted to share information about the position below to help with natural areas management at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, MI at the University of Michigan.

Thanks, Bob

Robert E. Grese

Professor, School of Natural Resources and Environment

Director, University of Michigan
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
http://mbgna.umich.edu

734-763-0645

"Caring for nature, enriching life"


Click here to see the job posting #59387 on the U of M Employment website and to apply!

http://umjobs.org/job_detail/59387/collectionsnatural_areas_spec

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Collections/Natural Areas Spec
Job Summary
This position is made possible by Sustain Our Great Lakes Program and The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the restoration of Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Habitat and education and interpretation related to this work. The project will be conducted at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens property in the Fleming Creek floodplain and adjacent upland areas. It will involve managing invasive plant species using a variety of techniques and strategies, assisting with prescribed burns, leading staff and volunteer workdays, helping to create interpretive signs, collecting, managing and presenting GIS data, and assisting with workshops related to the project work.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelors in Natural Resources or related field, familiarity with MI native plants and ecosystems, a current Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicators license or willingness to obtain one, and willing and able to work outdoors for extended periods through the fall, winter and spring, hiking off-trail through a variety of natural areas are required. GIS/GPS course work and some experience using GIS/GPS are required. Personal transportation is required.
Desired Qualifications*
Previous experience in managing invasive plants in Michigan, prescribed burning, using chainsaws and brush cutters, and leading volunteer and/or staff workdays are desired. Experience creating interpretive signs and with outdoor education desired.
Additional Information
This position is term limited beginning September 1, 2011 and ending August 31, 2012. Annual renewal of this position is contingent upon grant funding.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Opening ID
59387
Working Title
Collections/Natural Areas Spec
Job Title
Collections/Natural Areas Spec
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Acad & Inst Tech Aff
Department
Botanical Gardens & Arboretum
Posting Begin/End Date
7/28/2011 - 8/11/2011
Salary
$32,000.00 - $37,000.00
Career Interest
Libraries & Museums



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