Greetings volcano and forest ecology friends, This is a great job doing fun work in an interested state. If you know any promising recent grads in forest ecology, please pass this along. In other news, I got tenure! ... and then I resigned because I hated my job and moved on to a position as the Forest Ecology director at the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park (my new email CCed here). I hope you all are well! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Docherty, Molly <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 11:55 AM Subject: MNAP Job Posting - Biologist II - Forest Ecologist To: Dave Publicover <[log in to unmask]>, George Jacobson ( [log in to unmask]) <[log in to unmask]>, Janet McMahon < [log in to unmask]>, Malcolm Hunter ([log in to unmask]) < [log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>, Aaron Megquier ([log in to unmask]) <[log in to unmask]>, Aaron Weiskittel < [log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>, Sperduto, Daniel D -FS < [log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>, barton <[log in to unmask]>, Aram Calhoun ([log in to unmask]) <[log in to unmask]>, Barbara Vickery < [log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>, Bryan Emerson <[log in to unmask]>, Susan Caldwell <[log in to unmask]>, Kate Dempsey <[log in to unmask]>, Bryan Wentzell < [log in to unmask]>, Alec Giffon <[log in to unmask]>, Alex Mas ([log in to unmask]) <[log in to unmask]>, Samantha Horn <[log in to unmask]>, Stanwood, Sabrina <[log in to unmask]>, Marshall, Everett < [log in to unmask]>, DJ Evans ([log in to unmask]) < [log in to unmask]>, Henning Stabin ([log in to unmask]) <[log in to unmask]> The Maine Natural Areas Program is working to fill the hole that Andy Cutko left more than 2 years ago. Thank you for sharing the job posting below with potential candidates. *From:* Hart, Noreen <[log in to unmask]> *Sent:* Friday, September 04, 2020 9:49 AM *Subject:* Job Posting - Biologist II - Forest Ecologist *[image: dacflogomedium]* *JOB VACANCY POSTING –* *Biologist II – Forest Ecologist* ------------------------------ Below is a Job Vacancy Posting. Please post on all bulletin boards. Supervisors are responsible for making sure that any of their employees who do not have e-mail are notified of this posting, this includes seasonal employees. Candidates who wish to apply for this position, click here: http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#acf <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fnrsc%2Fjobs%2Findex.shtml%23acf&data=02%7C01%7CMolly.Docherty%40maine.gov%7Cfab0a1a7a1aa46fbc78108d850d950a4%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637348241621993821&sdata=XWj0KaaoOVdeIc8LZ5ZPVoc%2BAsmGrMV7MNghQjb%2BMko%3D&reserved=0> All other NRSC Department job postings can be viewed here ( http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fnrsc%2Fjobs%2Findex.shtml&data=02%7C01%7CMolly.Docherty%40maine.gov%7Cfab0a1a7a1aa46fbc78108d850d950a4%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637348241621993821&sdata=rfuwTcqa27hQXTGqFMjRVmxxUFvRWqOZxo578D%2Fz9NM%3D&reserved=0> ). *Noreen Hart* HR Generalist Natural Resources Service Center #155 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333 www.maine.gov/nrsc <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fnrsc&data=02%7C01%7CMolly.Docherty%40maine.gov%7Cfab0a1a7a1aa46fbc78108d850d950a4%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637348241622003787&sdata=v3bJLVttvjf4GuY2vGi6u4TMwxXrEXKYxoLi1EQmB0g%3D&reserved=0> 207-624-6396 ------------------------------ [image: Mainepostinglogo] http://www.maine.gov/dacf <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fdacf&data=02%7C01%7CMolly.Docherty%40maine.gov%7Cfab0a1a7a1aa46fbc78108d850d950a4%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637348241622003787&sdata=mKGtmOv7FjAe1bGpXc3Bpmu6Tu%2BoVcJiQzugqwflPlQ%3D&reserved=0> *Public Service* *Career Diversity* *Retirement* *Promotional Opportunities* *Benefits* *Over 10,000 Employees * *Paid Holidays* *Statewide Locations* *Training* *Seasonal Jobs* *Full Time* *Part Time* *HOW TO APPLY: **Interested candidates need to complete an online application along with a detailed resume and cover letter @ http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#acf <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fnrsc%2Fjobs%2Findex.shtml%23acf&data=02%7C01%7CMolly.Docherty%40maine.gov%7Cfab0a1a7a1aa46fbc78108d850d950a4%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637348241622003787&sdata=TXcoNjad89rXEDFli%2F7ZE1YSTyJdF5h4umlo%2FGUtL84%3D&reserved=0>* *APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: **October 2, 2020* *BENEFITS: **Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement:* 14.11% of pay, *Employee Pays:* 7.65% of pay *Value of State-paid Dental Insurance*: $14.60 biweekly *Value of State-paid Health Insurance*:* *Level 1:* 100% State Contribution = $470.99 biweekly (employee pays nothing) *Level 2:* 95% State Contribution = $447.44 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%) *Level 3:* 90% State Contribution = $423.89 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%) *Level 4:* 85% State Contribution = $400.34 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%) *The level of actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on employee’s wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium program as of July 1, 2020. *Direct Hire Career Opportunity Bulletin* *DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY* State House Station #28, Augusta, ME 04333 *Offices Located at Harlow, Williams Pavilion and Deering Buildings - AMHI Complex, Augusta *Biologist II (Forest Ecologist)* ------------------------------ *Opening Date:* 9/4/2020 *Closing Date:* 10/02/2020 *Location:* Augusta *Position #:* 01700-0105 *Position Type:* Perm Full Time *Class Code:* 9352 *Grade/Salary:* 25 $49,878.40 - $68,286.40 (includes a 5.5% stipend) ------------------------------ *The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning, is seeking to fill a vacancy for a Biologist II in Augusta, Maine.* *BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION**:* The Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), a division of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, seeks to fill a Biologist II (Forest Ecologist) vacancy in Augusta. The Forest Ecologist will be responsible for overseeing, prioritizing and conducting field-based inventory and research to document the location, condition, and status of Maine’s natural communities and ecosystems of statewide significance and Rare, Threatened, and Endangered plant species. Potential habitats for inventory will typically be identified using remote sensing tools. The Forest Ecologist will also summarize and analyze information more broadly on the status and trends of biodiversity in Maine and communicate the results in both written and oral form to a variety of audiences and serve as the State expert on Maine’s natural communities and ecosystems. Scientific support will frequently be provided to private landowners, land managers, and conservation organizations in need of assistance with natural resource inventories, land acquisition, development of management plans, and reviews of harvest prescriptions. Finally, the position will assist with raising funds for program operations and special projects and may solicit and administer major contracts and project budgets to ensure that contractual and financial obligations are met. Software used will include ArcMap, Access, Statistical Packages, and Microsoft Office applications on a personal computer. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:* A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- three (3) years experience in laboratory or field research of fish and wildlife including experience in a supervisory capacity. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. *Preference will be given to candidates with education, skills and/or experience in:* - Graduate degree in Forest Ecology, Conservation Biology, Forestry, Botany, or related subject. - Strong field botanical skills for flora of NE United States and knowledge of Maine’s natural communities, ecosystems, and rare plants. - Expertise with GIS, data management, and remote sensing for data transfer, data analysis, and map creation. - Knowledge of forest management and timber harvesting principles, practices, and procedures. - Familiarity with Natural Heritage program methodologies, vegetation sampling, and field survey design. - Experience with project management, report writing, budgets, and fund raising. For more information regarding the duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Molly Docherty, Director, Maine Natural Areas Program, at 207-287-8045.Any job offer to new hires is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver’s license check if applicable. Three references with address and telephone number must be provided and made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference. -- ------------------ Peter Nelson, PhD Associate Professor Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies University of Maine-Fort Kent Office: (207) 834-7683 https://peterrnelson.weebly.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This list Maine GeoNews (GEOLIBRARY-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all Maine GIS Users. 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