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Ozzy

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OH god I wish I could have this job.

NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
30 July 2008

EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE POSITION

Job Title: Director of Land Management
Job Type: Full-time permanent position
Opportunity location: Southeastern Georgia

Closing date: 1 October 2008
Start date: 1 January 2009

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
Project Orianne: The Indigo Snake Initiative is looking to hire a dedicated conservation
professional to direct our land management efforts and to assist the Executive Director in
achieving the organization’s conservation objectives. This position is approximately 30%
developing management plans and working with partners on broader management issues
and 70% on the ground restoration and management of EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE
(Drymarchon couperi) habitats.

BACKGROUND
Project Orianne: The Indigo Snake Initiative is a conservation organization dedicated to the
range wide conservation of EASTERN INDIGO SNAKES and the longleaf pine ecosystems
they inhabit. We achieve this by working with a diverse group of partners to protect and
manage land, re-establish populations that have been extirpated, and by conducting and
facilitating research, inventory, and monitoring efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Land Management Specialist will develop and implement restoration and management
plans on preserves owned and/or managed by Project Orianne Ltd. including restoring
longleaf pine forest and native ground cover, and planning and conducting prescribed
fires. In addition, the Land Management Specialist will work on broader restoration and
management efforts across the historic range of the EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE, working with
a diverse group of partners. Specific responsibilities include: 1) developing restoration and
management plans; 2) writing proposals for grants in support of restoration and land
management activities; 3) implementing longleaf pine restoration and ground cover
restoration, 4) fill role of Fire Management Officer (FMO) (i.e. write fire management plans
for all Project Orianne managed lands, write prescribed burn plans for all associated
management units, fill role of burn boss during the execution of all associated prescribed
fires, fill role of Incident Commander during all wildfire suppression activities on Project
Orianne managed lands, provide appropriate National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
training opportunities to all staff participating in prescribed fire activities, and develop
mutually supportive relationships with both local and regional fire management entities; 5)
implementation of invasive non-native species management program including wild hog
management; 6) in coordination with other staff, the writing and reviewing of documents
and scientific papers; 7) assisting the Executive Director in land protection activities as
required; 8) managing project budgets; 9) working closely with teams of conservation
scientists and practitioners; 10) giving presentations; 11) organizing meetings and
workshops; and 12) serving as a resource for reporters, filmmakers and others.

QUALIFICATIONS
M.S. in science-related field (e.g., Conservation Planning, Range Management, Forestry, or
Fire Ecology) and 2 years experience in land management or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Exceptional individuals with B.S. degree and experience are
encouraged to apply.

Certified as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 or a willingness to receive training to
become certified.

Experience in managing complex or multiple projects, including finances and coordinating
the work of other professionals and partners.

Demonstrated experience communicating to multiple audiences (both technical and non-
technical) with strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Sound ecological knowledge of species, natural communities, ecosystems, fire ecology and
conservation needs. Expertise in longleaf pine ecosystem restoration is a plus.

Proficiency in managing multiple tasks under challenging time constraints is necessary.

National and potentially international travel is expected.

Experience with collaborations and/or coalitions.

A strong interest in Project Orianne’s mission.

Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and
working in a highly organized manner.

Computer competency, including use of word processing, email, and spreadsheets
(knowledge of GIS software preferred).

Experience using heavy equipment and hand tools including any additional skills; such as
small engine repair, welding, basic building construction, are considered a plus.

COMPENSATION
This is a full-time permanent position. The pay range is $45,000 to $55,000, depending
on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, and an annual
bonus (based on merit).

APPLICATIONS
Applicants should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the
position; a C.V.; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of
three references. Applications should be sent electronically to Heidi L. Hall at

hhall@projectorianne.org

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That would be perfect for you!
 
Does the University of Phoenix have a quick online degree in that? Or, as an alternative, go back to school and get ready for the next time there's an opening.
 
dude just apply any ways it wouldn't hurt. Let them know (if you are finacialy able to) you are willing to go back to school for it.
 
That's a good point. They described the ideal candidate, who might not exist or who might not want to live there or who might be more into research and conferences than into trudging around talking with normal people.
 
I hope ya get it, dude!
 
Experience using heavy equipment and hand tools

I wouldn't tell them about the train....

:-))
 
Lol.

I hope things work out for you.
 
PAK, there's a lot he shouldn't tell any potential employer.
 
  • #10
Ozzy if you get this I fully expect your to help me get a specimen :)
 
  • #11
I have seen so many job postings like that lately..with tons of really obscure "necessary" qualifications..

"Must have a masters degree in shopping cart construction, with 17 years experience rebuilding carburetors, lived in Guam for 2 years, born on a Tuesday, and 5 years experience working as a secretary for Marilyn Monroe."

I mean, who has ALL the qualifications for many of these job openings??
no one..

I have a theory..my wife has been job hunting for 2 years, so we have seen this a lot.

My theory is that the internet has destroyed the "posting for a job" process for employers..
because every idiot in the world applies for EVERY job..a waitress will apply for a Nasa engineering job because she figures "hey, it cant hurt"..and its easy to apply for jobs on-line..and employers get a billion applications for every job, and two out of the billion might actually be from qualified canidates..there is a lot of "job application spam" going around.
useless applications..

So in an attempt to "narrow the field" a bit, they start listing all kinds of really obscure job qualifications, listing every really minute detail they would like their IDEAL canidate to have..hoping that maybe half of the billion applicants will actually think a bit, and maybe decide not to apply..and if someone has at least SOME relevant experince, and could maybe actually do the job (like in the case of Ozzy and the job in this thread) maybe those people will apply..

I have no idea if my theory is true or not..but I have seen this kind of thing a lot more lately..I think its a backlash against the internet..

so IMO if you have at least SOME relevant experience to the job, and you think you could actually do the job well, apply, and tell them in the cover letter exactly what experince/education you have, and tell them why you think you could do the job..

Scot
 
  • #12
PAK, there's a lot he shouldn't tell any potential employer.

I know. I was trying to be polite. hehe

They may not any applicants. Go for it! Long commute though. lol
 
  • #13
Hey Ozzy,
If you need a reference I've seen you use those tongs before in the Pine Barrens!:-O
 
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