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IFS Station Director Forfar Field Station, Andros, Bahamas
Director Description and Duties: Assumes leadership role of the field station staff team, encouraging and fostering positive attitudes, setting a good example, and prioritizing staff efforts.
Communicates frequently with the Executive Director regarding all aspects of the field station operations and with the Program Coordinator to ensure trip instructors expectations are met. Works closely with the Facilities Director to ensure facilities, vehicles and vessels are maintained.
Assumes leadership role in the working relationship of the field study/trip instructors and field station staff insuring both the educational program expectations of the instructor and the operational limitations of the field station and staff are realistic and negotiated equitably when necessary.
Ensures that equipment and staff resources at the field station are used efficiently and fairly when more than one school group is utilizing the field station to meet the needs of each group as equitably as possible.
Acts as a representative of both the field station and International Field Studies, Inc. in dealing with the local community, local partner organizations such as Bahamas National Trust and government officials such as customs and immigration officers.
Staff management includes: delegate and assign duties to education staff; mediate problems in a direct and fair manner; coordinates staff work schedules; with the Executive Director, bi-annually evaluates performance of Forfar Field Station staff members; periodically observes and assesses education staff classroom presentations and in field teaching.
Operations management includes: identifies staff and field station needs and supplies; oversees the food ordering, manages the kitchen staff, and keeps an inventory of supplies; keeps detailed records of expenditures; provides receipts to the office; bi-monthly prepares payroll for staff; prepares a weekly budget and petty cash reconciliation reports.
The Director is expected to step into the Environmental Education Intern’s role if needed and their job expectations are listed below:
Environmental Education: IFS employees’ supplement the group leader's knowledge with local site information and topical lectures. The level of assistance with educational programming will vary according to the group leader’s expertise and experience. Must become knowledgeable in basic level local flora and fauna.
Trip Facilitation: IFS employees are expected to stay in close contact with the group leader, transport the group to their desired sites, and monitor the group's safety while doing so. Must become proficient with driving station vehicles.
Field Station Operations: There are daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to be completed to maintain full operation of the field station.
Maintenance: All employees participate in maintenance and repair of the vehicles, boats, buildings, and other equipment as needed.
Required/Desired Qualifications:
• BS in Environmental Education, Marine Biology, Outdoor Recreation and Leadership, Operations Management, or similar major
• Managerial experience or team leadership
• Experience with diving (Dive Master required), snorkeling, and driving boats
• Experience with facilitation and leading trips
• Experience creating and presenting educational programming (middle school to adult audiences a plus)
• Experience with bookkeeping (QuickBooks a plus), inventory tracking, and/or supply ordering
• Experience with facilities maintenance and upkeep
• Key personality traits include: ability to live and work in a small group environment with limited personal space in rustic and rural conditions, flexible and adaptable, responsible and safety conscientious, relatable and personable with students/group leaders/visitors/locals, a team player with a good work ethic, leadership skills
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be comfortable driving large vans on unpaved, rural roads
• Must consent to and pass a Background Check
• Physical requirements: Must be able to and desire to spend time diving, snorkeling, or driving boats for up to 8 hours a day, must be able to climb up and down ladders, must be able to lift 50 lbs, and must be able to drive a van for up to 1.5 hours at a time
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of two years
Compensation: A monthly stipend (between $1,000-$1,200) with lodging and food provided. Housing is shared with a roommate in a two-bedroom open air cabin (no A/C or heating) with a bathroom, kitchenette, and living space/office space. Additionally, professional dive insurance, some travel expenses, work visa application fees and renewals, a health reimbursement account, and Simple IRA with company matching is provided. The Director is allowed to have four free guests per year and is entitled to four weeks paid vacation per year.
How to Apply: Send in a current resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All questions should also be emailed to [email protected]. No calls please. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020 with an estimated start date of April 15, 2020.
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Monday, November 25, 2019 07:46 AM |
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Managerial/Professional |
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Office of Research |
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SOR9276A |
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Open |
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Review of applications will begin 11/12/19 and continue until the position has been filled |
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$63,000 - $72,000 |
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Wawona,CA |
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Background check is required |
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The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.
Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design, and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project will nearly double the physical capacity of the campus by 2020, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.
About the Job:
The Yosemite & Sequoia Reserve Director will be responsible for the leadership, operations, programs, and administration of the Sierra Nevada Research Station (SNRS). SNRS is located at Wawona in Yosemite National Park (often referred to as the Yosemite Field Station) and it is the hub of the Research Station. The Reserve Director will also have responsibility for the Sequoia Field Station (SFS), located at Wolverton in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, and potentially also for the Circle J Ranch, in collaboration with SCICON in Springville, CA. These latter two partnerships are under development and they are not yet official NRS reserves.
The Reserve Director will provide daily management of the Yosemite Field Station, and general oversight of SNRS operations: managing and implementing requests for facilities use, serving as the primary liaison between the field station users, UC Merced, the community, the Park(s), and additional partners.
The Reserve Director will also use advanced concepts in environmental research and facilities management to effectively assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of operational policies for a field station(s). This includes staying current on and implementing best practices and opportunities for running a research station; ensuring that budget targets are met; and keeping use records and preparing annual reports.
The Reserve Director will provide expertise related to field station responsibility, such as wildlife biology, forestry, agriculture, ecosystems research, cultivation, meteorology, oceanography, etc., or technical concepts related to the area of research being conducted at the field stations. They will maintain and enhance research, education, and outreach partnerships and programs, and enhance Research Station facilities and programs through extramural proposals and development activities.
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• Bachelor's degree in related area and 5 years of related experience or 9 years equivalent experience / training.
• Master's degree in related area is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites.
• In-depth knowledge of local customs and operations at field/ remote sites.
• Advanced ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners.
• Advanced ability to lead research activities and project team independently, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Advanced attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced ability to work in ambiguous conditions and lead team to take relevant responsible action as required.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.
• Advanced communication skills with broad range of research partners and project team members. |
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Click on the link below to use our new on-line application system.
If you do not have internet access you may mail your application, resume, and cover letter to: University of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Rd., Merced CA 95343. Please list the job number on the subject line.
Apply Online
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The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
As of January 1, 2014 the University of California, Merced will be a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at
http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu
E-Verify: Effective September 8, 2009, all employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
More Information
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/
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Monday, November 25, 2019 07:45 AM |
| Job Category: |
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Managerial/Professional |
| Unit: |
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Office of Research |
| Position Code: |
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SOR9277A |
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Open |
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Review of applications will begin 11/12/19 and continue until the position has been filled |
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$63,000 - $72,000 |
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Merced |
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Background check is required |
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| Description: |
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The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.
Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design, and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project will nearly double the physical capacity of the campus by 2020, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.
About the Job:
The University of California, Merced is seeking a Reserve Director for the Merced Vernal Pools and Grasslands Reserve (MVPGR). The MVPGR is one of 41 sites that comprise the UC Natural Reserve System (NRS), a network of protected natural areas encompassing more than 756,000 acres throughout California. Founded in 1965 to provide undisturbed environments for research, education, and public service, the NRS contributes to understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth. The MVPGR consists of approximately 6500 acres of vernal pools and grasslands at the base of the Sierra Nevada adjacent to the UC Merced campus. Established in 2014, it is the first natural reserve in the San Joaquin Valley and home to numerous endangered species. The land set aside for the reserve is part of the mitigation for the campus and is integral to the growth of the campus. With the reserve contiguous to campus, there are many opportunities to integrate the reserve programs into campus research, activities and curricula. The Reserve Director will have a key role in developing reserve practices and traditions. The Reserve Director may also have responsibility for overseeing operations at a new reserve at the Circle J Ranch, in collaboration with SCICON in Springville, CA.
The Reserve Director reports to the UCM NRS Faculty Director and is responsible for operations, programs, administration, and further development of the Reserve.
Essential Duties:
- Provides daily management and general oversight of the reserve
- Designs and implements programs, policies, procedures, and budget for the reserve
- Facilitates research and education by university faculty and students
- Monitors and oversees environmental conditions and sensitive habitats in the reserve and implements adaptive management strategies (e.g., invasive plant removal, grazing monitoring, rare and threatened plant and animal species surveys) in coordination with the Office of Physical and Environmental Planning
- Supervises Reserve staff, university interns, and student volunteers
- Operates and manages the reserve in accord with the mission, purposes, and policies of the UC Natural Reserve System
- Develops educational outreach programs for the reserve, including instructional activities, community science events, and promotional activities
- Coordinates operations, maintenance, and monitoring activities with Facilities Management and the Office of Physical and Environmental Planning
- Enhances research, facilities, and programs through extramural proposals and developmental activities, in coordination with the Faculty Director and others, including leading the development of a new field station
- Collaborates and engages, as appropriate, with external partners and stakeholders in support of the reserve
- Prepares annual reports, business plans, and strategic management plans
- Demonstrates a willingness to assume responsibility readily and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
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• Bachelor's degree in related area and 5 years of related experience or 9 years equivalent experience / training.
• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites.
• In-depth knowledge of local customs and operations at field / remote sites.
• Advanced ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners.
• Advanced ability to lead research activities and project team independently, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Advanced attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced ability to work in ambiguous conditions and lead team to take relevant responsible action as required.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.
• Advanced communication skills with broad range of research partners and project team members. |
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| To Apply: |
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Click on the link below to use our new on-line application system.
If you do not have internet access you may mail your application, resume, and cover letter to: University of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Rd., Merced CA 95343. Please list the job number on the subject line.
Apply Online
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The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
As of January 1, 2014 the University of California, Merced will be a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at
http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu
E-Verify: Effective September 8, 2009, all employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
More Information
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/
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Friday, October 25, 2019 08:01 AM |
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The GCE LTER program seeks a research technician to assist with studies of coastal ecology. Work will involve studies of water quality, soils, and wetland plants and animals. This Research Technician II position is based at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA. The selected individual will work with other technicians, faculty and students at the field site.
The minimum qualification for the position is an Associate’s degree and some relevant experience; however, candidates with 4-year degrees in an environmental field (Biology, Chemistry, Geology) and significant experience will be the most competitive. Candidates must be able to operate pickup trucks, and have basic computer skills, including experience with email, word-processing, and spreadsheet programs. Let us know if you have any of the following useful skills or training: US Coast Guard Captains license, small boat piloting experience, drone pilot license, drone piloting experience, GIS.
Physical Demands: The position will occasionally require strenuous physical activity and irregular hours. Much of the work is done outdoors in hot, muddy, and buggy conditions. Work Hours: Generally, 8:30 – 5:00 M – F; although field work may require early or late hours and occasional weekends.
Salary Range: $28,000
Posting Number: S04184P
Apply at:
http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/126731 |
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