SCA Invasive Plant/Fire Management Intern on Midwestern National Parks

We are looking for an individual to serve as a Student Conservation Association (http://www.thesca.org/) intern serving national parks that cooperate as the Heartland Inventory and Monitoring Program, located at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Republic, Missouri (http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/htln/). The desired start date is August 1, 2009.

The intern will focus on invasive plant management on several parks during August through December of 2009. During January through July of 2010, the intern will work with fire effects monitoring staff who conduct post-fire assessments and vegetation monitoring.

The position includes a stipend ($160 per week), housing (1 br/bath in a 2 br/2 bath apartment), health insurance, and assistance with education debt (up to $4,750). Reimbursed, frequent travel to a number of national parks is expected.

Position description: http://www.thesca.org/node/21646?positionTypes

06/24

Invasive Plants Coordinator, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA

Appointment: Grant-funded full-time position (salary $28,716 - $33,023 with benefits). The position is currently funded for one year with renewal contingent upon availability of continuing grant funds and
satisfactory progress of employee

Available: Closing date for receipt of applications is June 26, 2009. Position could be available as early as July 15, 2009.

Position Description: This position will be the Invasive Plants Coordinator for the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (www.bugwood.org) at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. Duties will include: development and delivery of outreach materials and presentations, expanding the development and operation of the Georgia Invasive Species Task Force, developing Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas in Georgia, classification of images and information into the Bugwood Image Database System, development and training
associated with the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS), and field work including installation and management of research plot and collection of field survey data. The candidate will be required to develop and deliver presentations to groups including professional organizations at state, regional, and
national levels. Some out-of-town and overnight travel will be required.

Qualifications: BS or higher (MS preferred) in one of the following or related fields: Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Weed Science, Botany, Agriculture, Biology or related field.
Experience with Invasive Plant Management is preferred. Ability and experience using Windows-based computers, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and utilizing the Internet as a research tool. Experience
using geographic information system (GIS) software such as ArcGIS and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment is desired. Candidates must have good communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to
work independently and with others. Candidates must have good communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to work independently and with others.

Location: The University of Georgia Tifton Campus, Tifton, GA. The campus provides agricultural and environmental research, outreach and instruction with almost 100 UGA scientists working with USDA
Agricultural Research Service researchers. Tifton is listed as one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America". Tifton is located 180 miles south of Atlanta and has a county population of 40,000.

Applications:

Interested persons must complete official online University application at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1244744562086;

Select Search Postings, Enter Position Number: 20090604.

Printable version at: http://www.bugwood.org/position.pdf

06/11