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<font size=4><b><i>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY<br>
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</i></font>POSITION:</b><x-tab> </x-tab><b>BOTANICAL
RESEARCH ASSISTANT</b> 3.5 month temporary appointment (3 positions
available)<br>
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<b>SALARY:</b><x-tab> </x-tab>$8.50 to $15 per hour (without
benefits) depending on education and experience.<br>
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<b>CLOSING DATE:</b><x-tab> </x-tab>Screening of
applicants to begin on or after November 22, 2004; positions remain open
until filled.<br>
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<b><u>STATUS OF
ASSIGNMENT:</u></b><x-tab> </x-tab><br>
Full-time, temporary, non-exempt positions beginning January 10, 2005
with the California State University, Stanislaus Foundation’s Endangered
Species Recovery Program. Botanical Research Assistants will be
based in Bakersfield, California. Positions will run through April
30, 2005, with the possibility of reappointment based on funding and job
performance. <b>THESE ARE NOT STATE FUNDED POSITIONS.<br>
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<u>GENERAL
DESCRIPTION:</u></b><x-tab> </x-tab><br>
Primarily responsible for collecting data on the survival and
reproductive success of several endangered plant species in the San
Joaquin Valley region of California. Other duties will include
collecting seeds of endangered and threatened plants and sampling cover
and composition of associated plant communities. Requires use of
GPS units and hand-held computers. Botanical Research Assistants
also may assist with other project-related field and office tasks, as
needed.<br>
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<b><u>ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:</u><x-tab> </x-tab><br>
</b>Although a working knowledge of San Joaquin Valley natural
communities is helpful, it is not required. At a minimum, the
successful candidate is expected to rapidly become familiar with
endangered and common species of plants in the San Joaquin Valley,
research methods for those species and communities, and data entry on
MS-DOS/Windows-based computers. Applicants must be willing to work
outdoors in remote locations in the Central Valley in all types of
weather and have the ability to kneel or sit on the ground for up to 8
hours per day and walk up to 5 miles per day. Botanical Research
Assistants must be able to work well both independently and in team
situations and interact positively with the general public. Applicants
must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to obtain a
California defensive driver's certificate.<br>
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<b><u>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:</u></b><x-tab> </x-tab><br>
Applicants are required to have a high school diploma and at least 2
years of college education in botany, ecology, or a closely related
field. Applicants having a bachelor’s degree, experience in field
biology, and familiarity with San Joaquin Valley plants will receive
preference.<br>
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<b><u>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</u><x-tab> </x-tab><br>
</b>In order to be considered a candidate for this position, a current
resume, names and contact information for three professional references,
the California State University, Stanislaus Auxiliary Organization’s
application form (mark the Foundation box on the application), and an
Affirmative Action Data form (optional) must be submitted to:<br>
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<b>California State University, Stanislaus Auxiliary <br>
Attention: Ms. Val Heckendorf <br>
Mary Stuart Rogers Educational Services Gateway Bldg. Room 274 <br>
801 West Monte Vista Avenue <br>
Turlock, CA 95382<br>
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(209) 667-3006 • FAX (209) 664-7053 • Email:
</b><font color="#0000FF"><u>VHeckendorf@csustan.edu<br>
</u></font><b>The CSUS Auxiliary Organizations’ application and
Affirmative Action Data form can be downloaded from:<br>
<a href="http://www.bf.csustan.edu/ABS/current_job_openings.htm" eudora="autourl">http://www.bf.csustan.edu/ABS/current_job_openings.htm</a><br>
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</b>After the Screening Committee has evaluated all applications received
for this vacancy, those individuals who appear most qualified will be
contacted by telephone for an interview and may be required to take a
performance examination related to this position. The successful
candidate may be fingerprinted at time of hire. California State
University, Stanislaus Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified women, minorities, and persons with disabilities as well as
other affected classes are encouraged to apply. CSU Stanislaus
Foundation hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the
United States.<br>
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<b><u>INQUIRIES:<br>
</u></b>For additional information on job duties, contact:<br>
Dr. Ellen Cypher, Research Ecologist<br>
Endangered Species Recovery Program<br>
(661) 398-2201, ecypher@esrp.csustan.edu<br>
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