Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 10 Mar 2001 to 11 Mar 2001
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There is one message totalling 102 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Ecology and Management of Wetlands
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Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 11:46:17 -0500
From: Frances Reed <freed@BLACKBURNPRESS.COM>
Subject: Ecology and Management of Wetlands
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Dear ECOLOG-L member:=20
We are a relatively new publishing company, dedicated to keeping in =
print and available for purchase book titles which larger publishers =
have lost interest in and have declared "out of print". We are =
especially interested in scientific and technical titles. In several =
recent conversations the following titles have been mentioned to us as =
worth looking at for reprinting. We'd very much appreciate your reaction =
to these suggestions.=20
Ecology and Management of Wetlands, D.D.Hook (ed.), 1988. (two volumes).
The Biology of Aquatic Vascular Plants" by C. Duncan Sculthorpe, =
published in 1970=20
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"Aquatic and Wetland Plants of the Southwestern United States" by D. S. =
Correll and H. B. Correll, published in 1972=20
Do any of these titles merit being brought back into print and made =
available again?=20
Of course, we'd also be delighted to hear about any other titles you =
think would merit bringing back into print and made available again.=20
Please respond directly to me.=20
Many thanks.
Frances Reed
Publisher
The Blackburn Press
973-228-7077
973-228-7276 (fax)
freed@blackburnpress.com
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 11 Mar 2001 to 12 Mar 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 11 messages totalling 960 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. feathers carotenoids,
2. "Ecosistemas", electronic popular science magazine
3. Journals
4. Internships with Minnesota Statewide Mussel Survey
5. Crewleader Position with Minnesota Statewide Mussel Survey
6. Undergraduate Ecology Internship at CPB (Imperial College)
7. question
8. New Pollution Tool Toxic Avengers With Leaves
9. Program Dean Position available
10. Environmental Studies job posting for Oberlin College
11. Job ad
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:32:20 +0200
From: Mihai Valcu <mihaiv@BIO.BIO.UNIBUC.RO>
Subject: feathers carotenoids,
Does anyone have any references/ methods/ advices regarding extraction and
determination of carotenoid pigments in feathers?
Thank you in advance,
Mihai
_____________________________
Mihai Valcu
Department of Ecology
Faculty of Biology
University of Bucharest
Spl. Independentei 91-95
Bucharest, 76201, Romania
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 10:21:25 +0000
From: "Jose M. Rey Benayas" <josem.rey@UAH.ES>
Subject: "Ecosistemas", electronic popular science magazine
"Ecosistemas" is a fully electronic, free access and Spanish written
popular science magazine in the fields of Ecology and Environmental
Sciences, edited by the Asociaci=F3n Espa=F1ola de Ecolog=EDa Terrestre
(Spanish Association for Terrestrial Ecology).
Everybody is welcome to visit it at www.aeet.org. Publishable
material and informations to be posted are welcome as well, first
click on "Contacte con nosotros" (Contact us) for instructions to
authors. Any material will be revised and edited prior to
publication. Please help us to circulate this news in order everybody
may know "Ecosistemas".
Jos=E9 M. Rey Benayas (editor)
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Jos=E9 M. Rey Benayas
Dpto. de Ecolog=EDa, Edifico de Ciencias
Universidad de Alcal=E1, E-28871 Alcal=E1, Spain
Tel: +34-91-8854987, Fax: +34-91-8854929
www2.alcala.es/ecologia/Ecologia/inicio.htlm
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:10:50 -0700
From: Roger Ferenbaugh <rwf@LANL.GOV>
Subject: Journals
Have volumes 1-10 of Ecological Applications and volumes 13-19 of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry hardcopy if anyone would like them
and is willing to pay shipping costs. Please reply directly to rwf@lanl.gov
RWF
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Roger W. Ferenbaugh
Institutional ES&H Performance Assessment Team
Environment, Safety, and Health Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
M.S. K491; P.O. Box 1663
Los Alamos, NM 87545
Tel: (505) 667-0811
Fax: (505) 665-3811
E-mail: rwf@lanl.gov
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Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 22:38:25 -0600
From: Richard Baker <richard.baker@DNR.STATE.MN.US>
Subject: Internships with Minnesota Statewide Mussel Survey
Position Description: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) =
will be filling UP TO FIVE student intern positions to assist with a =
statewide mussel survey. Positions will be based in St. Paul, Minnesota. =
Interns will assist a DNR Malacologist in mussel surveys of rivers =
throughout the state of Minnesota. Start and end dates are flexible but =
are expected to begin in May and continue as late as October. Duties =
include (but are not limited to) assisting a DNR Malacologist:
-Survey rivers for freshwater mussels using both quantitative and =
qualitative sampling techniques
-Maintain legible, accurate, and complete field notes
-Procure and prepare voucher specimens
-Enter data into a computerized mussel database
-Maintain field and SCUBA equipment
-Operate state vehicles including boats =20
Qualifications: Student interns must register for credit through a college =
or university as a part of an internship program or this project shall =
fulfill a requirement of his/her academic program. Course work or =
experience in any of these areas will be an asset: ecology, limnology, =
invertebrate biology/taxonomy, and data entry. SCUBA certification is not =
required but is preferred. =20
Working Conditions: Positions are full-time (40 hrs/wk), Monday through =
Friday, beginning in late May and ending in September/October. Wage is =
$10.00/hr. Because these are field positions, prospective applicants =
should be comfortable in the water and be prepared to work long hours in a =
variety of field and weather conditions. These positions require the =
applicant to posses the ability to work well alone and with other interns. =
The positions require travel throughout the state of Minnesota, and =
usually involve staying in motels Monday-Thursday evenings. Lodging will =
be covered and meal expenses will be reimbursed during the work week but =
interns are responsible for their own off time (i.e. weekends) housing and =
living expenses. =20
To apply: Send a letter of application, transcripts, and a resume =
including at least 2 references to:=20
Dan Kelner =09
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Division of Ecological Services=09
500 Lafayette Road, Box 25 =09
St. Paul, MN 55155-4025 =09
651-282-2509 fax 651-296-1811 =09
dan.kelner@dnr.state.mn.us =09
Application materials must be received by March 31, 2001
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Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 22:42:36 -0600
From: Richard Baker <richard.baker@DNR.STATE.MN.US>
Subject: Crewleader Position with Minnesota Statewide Mussel Survey
Position Description: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' =
Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program has received funding from =
the Minnesota Environmental Trust Fund through the Legislative Commission =
for Minnesota Resources to conduct a survey of freshwater mussels =
statewide. The goal is to determine the distribution and abundance of =
native mussel species, state-listed mussel species and mussel communities =
in Minnesota rivers by conducting field surveys to collect, interpret, and =
archive data into the Natural Heritage Information System and the =
University of Minnesota's Bell Museum of Natural History mollusk collection=
=20
Applications are now being accepted for an aquatic biologist/malacologist =
to work 4-5 months planning, implementing and coordinating the collection =
of mussel data statewide in Minnesota. This is a State of Minnesota =
unclassified position, Natural Resources Specialist Intermediate (Aquatic =
Biologist).
Starting Salary: $15.38/hour.
Appointment Date: May 15, 2001 (flexible)
Duties:=20
1. Coordinate the activities of a 3-person crew to conduct survey =
activities in Minnesota rivers to determine the distribution of native =
mussels species, state-listed mussel species and mussel communities =
statewide.=20
2. Analyze, compile, and interpret data about native mussels species and =
mussel communities to determine priorities for conservation of state-listed=
species and significant communities.
3. Assist with entry of mussel data into the Natural Heritage Information =
System, and preparation of mussel voucher specimens collected during =
surveys for accessioning into the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum of =
Natural History mollusk collection.
4. Provide information about state-listed native mussel species and =
significant mussel communities to land managers and landowners, and =
educate stakeholders about the importance of mussel conservation. =20
Qualifications: Required: B.S. degree in ecology, biology, zoology or =
conservation biology (or related field of study) and 2 years of professiona=
l experience in North America conducting field surveys in aquatic =
ecosystems. Must have certification in SCUBA, experience diving in rivers =
with extremely low visibility and strong currents, extensive knowledge of =
freshwater mussels, technical experience in organizing and conducting =
field surveys of mussels, thorough knowledge of mussel species inhabiting =
Minnesota and ability to accurately identify them in the field, and =
technical writing skills sufficient to effectively prepare and disseminate =
survey results to a variety of audiences. Also must have a valid Class D =
drivers' license and be able to physically carry out the activities =
required for the position under adverse environmental conditions. =
Desired: M.S. in aquatic biology/ecology or related field of study; =
experience in use of microcomputers for word processing, data management =
and analysis, supervision, and experience providing interpretation of =
ecological information to professional and non-professional audiences.
Interview: Interviews for final applicants will be held on or near April =
16, 2001. All final candidates will be tested on their ability to =
identify mussel species of Minnesota.
To apply: Send a letter of application that highlights your relevant =
qualifications, transcripts, and a resume including at least 2 references =
postmarked, faxed or e-mailed by March 31, 2001 to:=20
Dan Kelner
MN DNR Ecological Services =09
500 Lafayette Road, Box 25
St. Paul, MN 55155-4025 =09
651-282-2509 fax 651-296-1811 =09
dan.kelner@dnr.state.mn.us =09
(If using e-mail or FAX, please also send a copy in the mail)
=20
Application materials must be received by March 31, 2001
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 17:55:04 -0000
From: "Catovsky, Sebastian" <s.catovsky@IC.AC.UK>
Subject: Undergraduate Ecology Internship at CPB (Imperial College)
The NERC Centre for Population Biology (CPB) is inviting applications for
undergraduate student placements in ecological research (6 - 10 months,
starting Sept/Oct 2001). We are looking for an enthusiastic student to take
an active role in an experiment examining how continued human disturbance to
the global carbon and nitrogen cycles will increase the success of
biological invasions in the future. This project will give a student the
opportunity to become involved first-hand in a large-scale ecological
experiment, as well as developing their skills and knowledge of community
and ecosystem ecology, biological diversity, global environmental change,
and biological invasions.
Ecological Research at CPB and Silwood Park
CPB's purpose is to study ecological processes in plant and animal
populations, and to understand how multi-species communities are assembled.
The Centre conducts forefront academic research, employing and promoting a
range of relevant scientific disciplines. It provides a world-class
contribution to the understanding of how ecosystems function, a knowledge
required for the rational management of national and global environmental
problems.
Silwood Park is Imperial College's science park and field research station,
located near Ascot, Berkshire (the main university campus is at South
Kensington, in London). A pleasant country manor estate, Silwood houses
part of the Biology Department, the CPB, CABI Biosciences, a library, a
computer centre, and various other laboratory and field experimental
facilities. It is an internationally renowned centre for teaching and
research in ecological sciences, and hosts a lively programme of seminars
and international visitors.
Applications
We are looking for students with a good academic track-record who are
currently enrolled in an ecology/biology undergraduate programme.
Interested students should write by 1 June 2001 (but preferably sooner),
explaining their academic interests and motivation, and enclosing a CV.
Applications should be addressed to Dr G Dawkins, Manager, Centre for
Population Biology, Imperial College at Silwood Park, Ascot, Berks, SL5 7PY,
UK.
Further information can obtained by email from Dr G Dawkins
(g.dawkins@ic.ac.uk, for general inquiries) and Dr S
Catovsky(s.catovsky@ic.ac.uk, for project details), or on the World Wide Web
(http://forest.bio.ic.ac.uk/cpb/cpb/cpbintro.html).
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 12:02:14 -0600
From: James English <jjengli@UARK.EDU>
Subject: question
Got a question.
I'm involved in a wonderful seminar course where we discuss each decade of
the last century with regards to major ecological papers, ideas,
technology etc.
As you can imagine, more recent decades are more difficult to get a handle
on than decades where we've had the luxury of time to settle out what
would become important.
My question is a request.
Would any of you please respond to me (although it might spark fun if you
responded to the group) papers (with as complete citing as you care to
give), people, ideas and inventions etc. that you feel were major players
during the 1990's at shaping or directing or defining ecology during that
decade.
Predict, if you will, what the future will say about the 1990's, or what
already sticks out as important.
Also, if you would, specify what branch of ecology you are from and feel
free to choose specific people and papers that were important to your
field rather than ecology at large.
Thanks much.
James J. English
University of Arkansas
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:06:46 -0500
From: Steven_Sheffield@FWS.GOV
Subject: Re: New Pollution Tool Toxic Avengers With Leaves
Dear Ecologgers:
I have been following this thread on a new pollution tool with interest,
and would add for your consideration a point that Henry touched on in his
email of
7 March - that being the potential environmental hazards of plants
bioaccumulating large amounts of contaminants. I would pose this question
- what about terrestrial (and aquatic) food web considerations? Aren't
arthropods and other herbivorous organisms going to feed on those plants,
thereby mobilizing contaminants to higher trophic levels? Contaminants are
not locked into these plants, but simply bioaccumulated by them. This
consideration has been largely ignored by people involved with the use of
constructed wetlands, where plants such as cattails and other
hyperaccumulating species are planted solely for the purpose of removing
certain toxicants from a wastewater stream. Plants loaded up with
contaminants potentially could be a significant problem to terrestrial (and
aquatic) wildlife species under many circumstances. In addition to this,
one of the major side benefits given for building constructed wetlands is
to attract wildlife species, and it is not uncommon for people to put out
nest boxes and other wildlife attractants in constructed wetland areas.
So, you have a situation where wildlife species are actively being
attracted to wetland areas containing plants that have been bioaccumulating
contaminants. If you want a good example of the hazards of plants
bioaccumulating high levels of a toxic compound on wildlife species, just
look to the situation with selenium at Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge
in California. Selenium bioaccumulated in plants caused all sorts of
lethal and sublethal effects to terrestrial and aquatic wildlife species,
particularly aquatic birds. So, the recent discovery of the
arsenic-accumulating fern and other hyperaccumulating plants is interesting
- just don't leave them out in the environment long enough to where they
can enter food webs and cause toxicity problems.
Steve
Steve Sheffield, Ph.D.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 634
Arlington, VA 22203 USA
and
Department of Biology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030 USA
Henry
Freedenberg To: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
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SU.EDU> Subject: Re: New Pollution T
ol
Toxic Avengers With Leaves
Sent by:
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grants, jobs,
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03/07/01
03:27 PM
Please
respond to
Henry
Freedenberg
I saw this article on the NY Times web page.
They are missing an important point. All those metals don't disappear
when they are phytoremediated. They are simply bioconcentrated in the
vegetation. You still have the problem of deal with heavy metal rich
vegetation when it dies.
Henry
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 15:50:57 -0500
From: Jessica Lomanno <jlomanno@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG>
Subject: Program Dean Position available
Program Dean
The School for Field Studies
Beverly, Massachusetts
Anticipated Start Date: May 2001
Institutional Mission: To provide motivated young people from the US and
abroad with an excellent practical education in environmental studies, in
order that they may become more environmentally literate and aware and make
immediate and future contributions toward the sustainable management of the
world's natural resources.
Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to oversee the delivery of the
academic programs at three of the SFS field Centers in order to ensure that
they meet the mission of the School. Duties include: supervising Center
Directors and working with faculty to design academic program content and
research directions; approving faculty hires; and providing training to
field staff on an as needed basis. The Program Dean is responsible for
monitoring and evaluating programs on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance
with academic standards set by the School, its Affiliates, and Boston
University.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in marine resource management, marine ecology,
marine policy, or community-based conservation; Applied, international
community-based research and field experience; Minimum two years university
teaching and curriculum development experience; Demonstrated ability to be
part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to supervise field
staff (Center Directors) in remote locations to resolve academic, research,
group dynamics and program management issues. Legal authorization to work in
the United States.
Other Expectations: Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues;
Willingness to work flexible hours; Ability to travel internationally (up to
30%) to support field-based academic programs; Spanish language skills and
residential program experience desirable
To Apply: Send CV and cover letter outlining relevant experiences to: Job
Reference 1162 The School for Field Studies, 16 Broadway, Beverly MA 01915,
USA; Fax: 1-978-927-5127; Email: jobs@fieldstudies.org. For more
information on the School for Field Studies, please access our web page at:
www.fieldstudies.org. EOE.
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:43:02 -0500
From: llopresto@HRADS.COM
Subject: Environmental Studies job posting for Oberlin College
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. The Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College
invites applications for a one-year position to teach five courses, includin
introductory courses and upper level courses in environmental ethics and pol
cy.
The position may be renewable for second year. Requirements: Ph.D. degree
n
hand or expected by 8/15/01; strong background in humanities and social
sciences. Send letters of application, c.v., graduate academic transcripts,
and
at least three letters of reference by 5/1/01, to David Orr, Chair, Envirome
tal
Studies, 122 Elm Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074. Late applications may be acce
ted
until position is filled. Salary commensurate with qualfications. AA/EOE.
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Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 12:46:46 -0800
From: Jim Duffy <w6eu@JPS.NET>
Subject: Job ad
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TITLE: Executive Director/Watershed Coordinator
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LOCATION: Truckee, California (near Lake Tahoe and Reno, NV)
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Truckee River Watershed Council is seeking an Executive =
Director/Watershed Coordinator to help create an effective =
community-based collaborative organization whose goal is to improve =
water quality & biological resources in the Truckee River watershed. =
The work of the Council involves cooperative assessment, planning, =
project implementation & education. The Executive Director will be the =
key to building the Council into a well-run organization that is highly =
regarded for its ability to achieve its mission and goals. The emphasis =
of the work is in the California portion of the watershed from the dam =
at Lake Tahoe downstream to the California/Nevada state line.
The Truckee River Watershed Council is comprised of a diverse group of =
stakeholders including local governments, state and federal agencies, =
businesses, environmental groups, and individuals. The Executive =
Director will be the functional lead for the combined efforts of the =
Council. This will be the first paid staff position for the Council and =
requires an individual who is energized by the power and effectiveness =
of collaborative efforts as well as an individual who has the skills to =
handle all aspects of a start-up such as organizational development, =
planning, fundraising, and financial management. =20
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JOB DUTIES:
* Research, recommend and establish an organizational structure for the =
Truckee River Watershed Council that enhances its effectiveness in 1) =
assessing the watershed, 2) implementing improvement projects, 3) =
encouraging stakeholder involvement, and 4) raising funds to assure =
sustainability.
* Plan and manage all program efforts of the Council to include =
fundraising, planning and facilitating Council meetings, coordinating =
educational outreach efforts, and directing and supervising the work of =
subcontractors, consultants, and volunteers.
* Administer all program efforts to include maintaining proper records, =
developing and managing program/project budgets, developing and =
implementing reporting systems and procedures for monitoring/controlling =
programs, applying fund accounting principles to management of various =
funding sources and preparing periodic progress reports.=20
* In consultation and coordination with various Council signatories, =
watershed stakeholders and technical experts, =20
* Develop a Watershed Management Plan that meets the criteria of a =
variety of funding sources and identifies restoration opportunities to =
improve water quality and biological resources.
* Coordinate ongoing watershed assessment efforts to include management =
of technical experts available with Council assessment.=20
* Coordinate the identification and prioritization of watershed =
improvement projects.
* Identify and pursue funding options for completing assessment(s) and =
improvement projects.
* Establish and maintain consistent lines of communication and maintain =
effective working relationships with Council members, stakeholders, and =
state level interests. Encourage key partnerships that will enhance the =
Council's ability to implement significant restoration projects.
=20
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and facilitate the =
work of a diverse group of stakeholders and issues in a dynamic and =
rapidly evolving region. Position requires neutrality on issues before =
the Council.
* Demonstrated Project Management skills and experience. Ability to: =
layout work tasks; identify skills & resources needed to complete =
projects; leverage human and financial resources; focus his/her own work =
efforts as well as that of the Council; maximize the effectiveness of =
others; and complete project tasks on time, on budget and of high =
quality.=20
* Track record of success in writing and obtaining grant funding.
* Superb written and oral communication skills.
* Proven administrative background and skills.
* Demonstrated ability to start up and run all aspects of a new =
organization.
* Passion for the goals of the Truckee River Watershed Council and =
commitment to building the Council into a "well-oiled machine".
* Education and/or background in Natural Resources and/or watershed =
processes are a plus.
* Must be willing to locate in the Truckee-Lake Tahoe area.
* Comfortable in a high profile position with numerous and varied =
regional and state level contacts.
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OTHER DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with Geographic Information Systems and ArcView=20
* Non-profit management
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COMPENSATION:
This is a full time position. Flexible hours and work schedule are =
possible. Maximum combined salary and benefits are $60,000 annually =
with the significant opportunity to increase compensation over time as =
the activities of the Council grow. Actual compensation will depend on =
experience and qualifications. The Executive Director/Watershed =
Coordinator will report to the Chair of the Watershed Committee until =
the formal organizational structure of the Council is established. =20
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DEADLINE:
The application deadline is April 30, 2001. Send or email a cover =
letter, resume and a written response describing how your qualifications =
meet the job requirements to: Truckee River Watershed Council, PO Box =
8820, Truckee, CA 96162. Email: eagan@jps.net. Telephone: 530 =
587-2730 (Please restrict telephone inquiries to before March 15 or =
after April 4). All submissions are confidential. =20
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Coordinator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'">LOCATION:<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Truckee, =
California (near=20
Lake Tahoe and Reno, NV)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'">POSITION=20
DESCRIPTION:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">The=20
Truckee River Watershed Council is seeking an Executive =
Director/Watershed=20
Coordinator to help create an effective community-based collaborative=20
organization whose goal is to improve water quality & biological =
resources=20
in the Truckee River watershed.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">
=
</SPAN>The=20
work of the Council involves cooperative assessment, planning, project=20
implementation & education.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">
=
</SPAN>The=20
Executive Director will be the key to building the Council into a =
well-run=20
organization that is highly regarded for its ability to achieve its =
mission and=20
goals.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The emphas
s of =
the work is=20
in the California portion of the watershed from the dam at Lake Tahoe =
downstream=20
to the California/Nevada state line.<o:p></o:p></SPAN><
P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">The=20
Truckee River Watershed Council is comprised of a diverse group of =
stakeholders=20
including local governments, state and federal agencies, businesses,=20
environmental groups, and individuals.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: =
yes"> =20
</SPAN>The Executive Director will be the functional lead for the =
combined=20
efforts of the Council.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
</SPAN>This will=20
be the first paid staff position for the Council and requires an =
individual who=20
is energized by the power and effectiveness of collaborative efforts as =
well as=20
an individual who has the skills to handle all aspects of a start-up =
such as=20
organizational development, planning, fundraising, and financial=20
management.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">JOB=20
DUTIES:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Research, recommend and establish an organizational structure for the =
Truckee=20
River Watershed Council that enhances its effectiveness in 1) assessing =
the=20
watershed, 2) implementing improvement projects, 3) encouraging =
stakeholder=20
involvement, and 4) raising funds to assure=20
sustainability.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">* Plan=20
and manage all program efforts of the Council to include fundraising, =
planning=20
and facilitating Council meetings, coordinating educational outreach =
efforts,=20
and directing and supervising the work of subcontractors, consultants, =
and=20
volunteers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Administer all program efforts to include maintaining proper records, =
developing=20
and managing program/project budgets, developing and implementing =
reporting=20
systems and procedures for monitoring/controlling programs, applying =
fund=20
accounting principles to management of various funding sources and =
preparing=20
periodic progress reports. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">* In=20
consultation and coordination with various Council signatories, =
watershed=20
stakeholders and technical experts,<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1"> =
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Develop a Watershed Management Plan that meets the criteria of a variety =
of=20
funding sources and identifies restoration opportunities to improve =
water=20
quality and biological resources.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Coordinate ongoing watershed assessment efforts to include management of =
technical experts available with Council assessment. =
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Coordinate the identification and prioritization of watershed =
improvement=20
projects.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Identify and pursue funding options for completing assessment(s) and =
improvement=20
projects.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Establish and maintain consistent lines of communication and maintain =
effective=20
working relationships with Council members, stakeholders, and state =
level=20
interests.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Encour
ge key=20
partnerships that will enhance the Council's ability to implement =
significant=20
restoration projects.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">JOB=20
REQUIREMENTS:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and facilitate the =
work of a=20
diverse group of stakeholders and issues in a dynamic and rapidly =
evolving=20
region.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Position
equires =
neutrality on issues before the Council.<o:p></o:p></SPAN><
/P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Demonstrated Project Management skills and experience.<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ability to:<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>layout work tasks; identi
y =
skills &=20
resources needed to complete projects; leverage human and financial =
resources;=20
focus his/her own work efforts as well as that of the Council; maximize =
the=20
effectiveness of others; and complete project tasks on time, on budget =
and of=20
high quality. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">* Track=20
record of success in writing and obtaining grant =
funding.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Superb written and oral communication skills.<o:p></o:p></SPA
></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Proven administrative background and skills.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
</P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Demonstrated ability to start up and run all aspects of a new=20
organization.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Passion for the goals of the Truckee River Watershed Council and =
commitment to=20
building the Council into a "well-oiled machine".<o:p></o:p><
SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Education and/or background in Natural Resources and/or watershed =
processes are=20
a plus.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">* Must=20
be willing to locate in the Truckee-Lake Tahoe =
area.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Comfortable in a high profile position with numerous and varied regional =
and=20
state level contacts.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">OTHER=20
DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p></SPAN><
P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Experience with Geographic Information Systems and ArcView=20
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">*=20
Non-profit management<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'">COMPENSATION:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">This is=20
a full time position.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
</SPAN>Flexible=20
hours and work schedule are possible.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: =
yes"> =20
</SPAN>Maximum combined salary and benefits are $60,000 annually with
the=20
significant opportunity to increase compensation over time as the =
activities of=20
the Council grow.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>
Actual=20
compensation will depend on experience and qualifications.<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Executive =
Director/Watershed=20
Coordinator will report to the Chair of the Watershed Committee until =
the formal=20
organizational structure of the Council is established.<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p><
/SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'">DEADLINE:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS
=
Mincho'">The=20
application deadline is April 30, 2001.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: =
yes"> =20
</SPAN>Send or email a cover letter, resume and a written response =
describing=20
how your qualifications meet the job requirements to:<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Truckee River Watershed =
Council, PO Box=20
8820, Truckee, CA<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
</SPAN>96162.<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Email:<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>eagan@jps.net.<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Telephone:<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>530 587-2730 (Please rest
ict =
telephone=20
inquiries to before March 15 or after April 4).<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All submissions are =
confidential.<SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p><
/SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoPlainText><SPAN=20
style=3D"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS =
Mincho'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV><
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