[Taxacom] Fwd: FW: botany job advertising

[Christopher Reid]

The forwarded email below is a job announcement for a feild botany job with
the Louisiana Natural Heritage Program.  It basically involves rare plant
and florisitc inventories and habitat management.  See "responsibilities and
preferences" section.

*NOTE THE SHORT TIME WINDOW IN WHICH TO APPLY!*
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Should you have questions about the position, contact Amity Bass, (225)
765-2975, abass at wlf.la.gov.

Thanks!

Chris



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From: Mancuso, Tracy <tmancuso at wlf.la.gov>
Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Subject: RE: FW: botany job advertising
To: Christopher Reid <creid4 at tigers.lsu.edu>


    Job Title:****

Biologist 1-3 ****

Agency: ****

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife ****

Opening Date:****

Thu. 10/20/11 ****

Closing Date/Time:****

Thu. 11/03/11 11:59 PM Central Time ****

State Salary Range:****

$14.36 - $28.60 hourly
$1,148.77 - $2,287.85 biweekly
$2,489.00 - $4,957.00 monthly
$29,868.00 - $59,484.00 annually****

Agency Hiring Range:****

Min:   Max:****

Job Type:****

Probational/Temporary****

Location:****

Baton Rouge, Louisiana ****

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*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*****

A baccalaureate degree in a biological science, marine science,
environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, or
forestry.****

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NOTE:****

Examples of non-qualifying degrees are science education (of any
discipline), geology, geography, nuclear science, and agribusiness.****

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NOTE:****

Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the
following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges;
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities; The Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.****

* Supplemental Information: *

 *LA Careers Supplemental Information* ****

*Vacancy Information:*****

*This position is open to all qualified applicants however applicants who do
not currently hold a permanent position with the Department of Wildlife &
Fisheries will be hired as a Job Appointment.   *****

*This position will be filled as a Job Appointment however t*here is a
possibility that it may be converted to a Probational Appointment should
funding become available.****

*This position is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.  Applicants must
select this parish on their application to indicate that they are available
to work in the parish of this vacancy.  *****

This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a
1, 2, and 3.  Only one vacancy exists and the level at which the vacancy is
filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.
The maximum salary for the highest level of this position, Biologist 3, is
$35.03 per hour / $72,862.00 per year.****

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.  If
you are selected for an interview, you must submit to a criminal background
check as a condition of employment.  ****

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum
qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the
closing date of the announcement.  *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
an application listing complete work experience and education.*****

Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts when their qualifications
are based on the minimum qualifications or substitutions listed above.  The
transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or may
be sent via email, fax, mail or hand delivery using the contact information
below.  The selected candidate will be required to submit original
documentation upon hire. ****

If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or
master?s degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree
however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your
graduation date.  Please contact the HR representative listed below to
ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.****

Applicants are encouraged to click on the "Apply" link above and complete an
electronic application.****

*Responsibilities and/or Preferences:*  ****

The incumbent of this position must collect and evaluate data on R/T/E plant
species throughout Louisiana.   Preference will be given to those with
experience concerning plant identification, conservation of rare plant
species, and habitat management.   Brief periods of strenuous physical
activity, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, may be required, as well as
the ability to operate boats, ATV?s and 4 wheel drive vehicles.   Statewide
travel and overnight stay is required.   The incumbent must have good
computer, writing skills, and experience with GPS and GIS software. ****

*Exam Required:* ****

*No Civil Service test score* is required in order to be considered for this
vacancy.  ****

*Contact Information:*         ****

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA  70898
(225) 765-2850 ? Phone
(225) 763-3510 ? Fax
jsmith at wlf.la.gov ****

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.****

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* Job Concepts: *

*FUNCTION OF WORK:*****

To collect, compile, and analyze biological and environmental data.****

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*LEVEL OF WORK:*****

Entry.****

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*SUPERVISION RECEIVED:*****

General from a Biologist Manager or Biologist Supervisor.****

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*SUPERVISION EXERCISED:*****

May exercise functional over lower-level staff and/or direct over
nonprofessional personnel.****

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*LOCATION OF WORK:*****

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.****

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*JOB DISTINCTIONS:*****

Differs from Biologist 2 by the degree of independence.****

* Examples of Work: *

EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH
THIS JOB TITLE.  PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.****

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Conducts field research and investigations to obtain biological samples and
data using a variety of professionally accepted techniques.****

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Evaluates samples by laboratory analysis or organism identification and
description; evaluates research data, organizes data, writes reports, plots
findings, performs limited statistical analysis, and illustrates
relationships of one set of data to another.****

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Prepares management plans as a consultant to private landowners, breeders,
or other groups.****

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Investigates facilities and records of applicants for permits and special
licenses; makes recommendations concerning issuance or denial of licenses.**
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Presents wildlife management programs and demonstrations to various groups.*
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Purchases, operates, and maintains data collection and analysis equipment.**
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Participates as a team member in complex research projects or special
investigations of environmental impact assessment and monitoring.****

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Conducts small, independent, short-term research projects under the general
supervision of supervisory personnel.****

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Maintains frequent public contact regarding general departmental procedures
and cooperates with private, state, and federal personnel in routine problem
resolution.****

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Provides technical support for the senior biologist on one or several
projects such as design or procedural problems and recommendations for
solutions.****

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Communicates department?s biological programs to individuals and groups
through outreach and promotion in educational settings.****

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*From:* Christopher Reid [mailto:creid4 at tigers.lsu.edu]
*Sent:* Thursday, October 20, 2011 5:50 PM
*To:* Mancuso, Tracy
*Subject:* Re: FW: botany job advertising****

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I can post them.  Just send me the announcement.****

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Thanks!****

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Chris****

On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM, Mancuso, Tracy <tmancuso at wlf.la.gov> wrote:
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You wanna post to them?  I?m blocked from being able to use these sites
100%.  And the only place I?m getting will only allow me to be added to
mailing lists?.****

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*From:* Bass, Amity
*Sent:* Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:57 AM
*To:* Mancuso, Tracy
*Subject:* FW: botany job advertising****

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Tracy****

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Would this be possible?****

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Amity****

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*From:* Christopher Reid [mailto:creid4 at tigers.lsu.edu]
*Sent:* Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:53 AM
*To:* Bass, Amity
*Cc:* Balkum, Kyle
*Subject:* botany job advertising****

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It would be good to announce the botany job on the following listservs:

https://www.nacse.org/mailman/listinfo/herbaria

http://mailman.nhm.ku.edu/mailman/listinfo/taxacom


Might net us some actual trained botanists.


Are you going out to that Tangipahoa longleaf restoration property anytime
soon?

Chris****

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