Herpetological Coordinator-Casper or Laramie Salary $4,506.00 - $5,632.00 Monthly
Location Statewide, WY
Job Type Full Time Department 040-Game & Fish
Job Number 04060 Closing 3/2/2016 11:59 PM Mountain
General Description:
This position coordinates the statewide herpetological program for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The position serves on a statewide crew and provides expertise on all issues related to the conservation and management of reptiles and amphibians in Wyoming.
Essential Functions:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise all aspects of herpetological projects conducted by the Department. Most projects will attempt to determine amphibian and reptile distribution, population size, species composition and threats to persistence.
- Manage assigned portion of the Herpetological Coordinator budget, ensuring that spending does not exceed appropriation.
- Compile information gathered by personnel from WGFD and coordinate with other state and federal agencies, university researchers and those with scientific collection permits to ensure that appropriate data are incorporated in the WGFD data system.
- Expertise in, and development of, tools, techniques and standardized methods for herpetological sampling.
- Hire, supervise and evaluate contract biologists and technicians.
- Initiate, organize and implement training programs for Departmental personnel and other groups when appropriate.
- Develop and present educational programs to school children and other non-professional groups.
- Subject matter expert and technical representative for WGFD on endangered and threatened amphibian and reptile recovery teams and working groups.
- Coordinate with agency personnel, university researchers, and other state and federal agencies on herpetological management issues.
- Work with regional personnel to develop herpetological sampling priorities within each region and train personnel in herpetological sampling techniques and taxonomy.
- Assist with environmental commenting pertaining to Wyoming herptiles.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of herpetological community and population ecology.
Knowledge of aquatic resource management concepts and practices.
Knowledge of research and statistical methods.
Knowledge of herpetological sampling design and techniques.
Skilled in use of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, GIS and databases (including database design and management).
Ability to plan, coordinate and complete multiple projects involving statewide travel.
Ability to operate and repair sampling equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good physical condition.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)
PLUS Experience: 1-2 years progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II
OR
Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CDL
Preference may be given to those with a MS degree in herpetology or related natural resources field, PLUS two years of professional work experience in herpetology or related natural resources field.
Preference may be given to applicants who submit a cover letter to Mr. Kevin Gelwicks, Aquatic Assessment Crew Supervisor, 528 S. Adams St., Laramie, WY 82070 ([email protected]), in addition to submitting the state application.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Physical Working Conditions:
Statewide overnight travel is required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform fieldwork in remote locations under adverse weather conditions
Notes:
FLSA: Exempt
CDL is not required for this position.
Position can be located in Casper or Laramie.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/care...-herpetological-coordinator-casper-or-laramie
Source - CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:06:28 AM
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
Location Statewide, WY
Job Type Full Time Department 040-Game & Fish
Job Number 04060 Closing 3/2/2016 11:59 PM Mountain
General Description:
This position coordinates the statewide herpetological program for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The position serves on a statewide crew and provides expertise on all issues related to the conservation and management of reptiles and amphibians in Wyoming.
Essential Functions:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise all aspects of herpetological projects conducted by the Department. Most projects will attempt to determine amphibian and reptile distribution, population size, species composition and threats to persistence.
- Manage assigned portion of the Herpetological Coordinator budget, ensuring that spending does not exceed appropriation.
- Compile information gathered by personnel from WGFD and coordinate with other state and federal agencies, university researchers and those with scientific collection permits to ensure that appropriate data are incorporated in the WGFD data system.
- Expertise in, and development of, tools, techniques and standardized methods for herpetological sampling.
- Hire, supervise and evaluate contract biologists and technicians.
- Initiate, organize and implement training programs for Departmental personnel and other groups when appropriate.
- Develop and present educational programs to school children and other non-professional groups.
- Subject matter expert and technical representative for WGFD on endangered and threatened amphibian and reptile recovery teams and working groups.
- Coordinate with agency personnel, university researchers, and other state and federal agencies on herpetological management issues.
- Work with regional personnel to develop herpetological sampling priorities within each region and train personnel in herpetological sampling techniques and taxonomy.
- Assist with environmental commenting pertaining to Wyoming herptiles.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of herpetological community and population ecology.
Knowledge of aquatic resource management concepts and practices.
Knowledge of research and statistical methods.
Knowledge of herpetological sampling design and techniques.
Skilled in use of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, GIS and databases (including database design and management).
Ability to plan, coordinate and complete multiple projects involving statewide travel.
Ability to operate and repair sampling equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good physical condition.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)
PLUS Experience: 1-2 years progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II
OR
Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CDL
Preference may be given to those with a MS degree in herpetology or related natural resources field, PLUS two years of professional work experience in herpetology or related natural resources field.
Preference may be given to applicants who submit a cover letter to Mr. Kevin Gelwicks, Aquatic Assessment Crew Supervisor, 528 S. Adams St., Laramie, WY 82070 ([email protected]), in addition to submitting the state application.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Physical Working Conditions:
Statewide overnight travel is required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform fieldwork in remote locations under adverse weather conditions
Notes:
FLSA: Exempt
CDL is not required for this position.
Position can be located in Casper or Laramie.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/care...-herpetological-coordinator-casper-or-laramie
Source - CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:06:28 AM
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
