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  • From: Steve Gabriel <steve AT fingerlakespermaculture.org>
  • To: fingerlakespermaculture AT lists.ibiblio.org, upstatenypermaculture AT googlegroups.com
  • Subject: [Fwd: [sustainable_tompkins-l] FW: Cornell Plantations Natural Areas Steward Job Announcement]
  • Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:13:03 -0400


 
>>> Todd Bittner <todd.bittner AT cornell.edu> 10/18/2011 5:10 PM >>>
Please share this job announcement with potentially interested individuals...
 
 
 
Natural Areas Steward, Cornell Plantations
 
Within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell Plantations is the arboretum, botanical garden, and natural areas of Cornell University. Our mission is to preserve and enhance diverse horticultural collections and natural areas for the enrichment and education of the academic community and the general public, and in support of scientific research.
 
 
 
Plantations' Natural Areas Program is the steward of 4000 acres of biologically diverse ecosystems in central New York. Our holdings are among the five largest systems of natural areas associated with public gardens in North America. To support research and teaching at Cornell and beyond, Plantations manages a diverse group of preserves that represent the full range of ecological habitats found in the Finger Lakes region.
 
 
 
We are seeking a Natural Areas Steward who will, under the direction of the Natural Areas Director, assist in the oversight of all aspects of the site management, restoration, and protection of Plantations on- and off-campus natural areas in support of Plantations' mission. As a member of the stewardship crew, assist in determining management needs, make recommendations, develop work plans and schedules, and coordinate and execute stewardship activities and special projects. Implement programs for site monitoring, invasive species control, and nuisance wildlife abatements. Use accepted Natural Areas management techniques to promote the desired conditions particular to each ecological community or native species. Collect natural resource information, and use GIS/GPS to monitor sites, species, or other conditions. Participate in Plantations programs to protect rare and scarce native plants in Natural Areas, propagate native plants of local genotypes, and restore them to protected habitats. Evaluate trail conditions, report hazards, conduct trail maintenance, and respond to emergency alerts from users. Provide general support and technical expertise for preserve educational uses and participate in Plantations' educational programs. Work with interns, volunteers, student workers, and other Plantations staff as a member of the natural areas stewardship crew. Ensure that work is conducted in a safe manner. Substantial manual labor is involved requiring physical fitness, awareness of safety issues, and proper use of pesticides. This position is full-time (39 hours) for eight months, and part-time (20 hours) for four months.
 
 
 
Required Qualifications:
 
*         Associates degree in natural resources, conservation or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
 
*         Possess and maintain a valid NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator's license or obtain within one year of appointment.
 
*         Possess and maintain appropriate certifications to participate in prescribed burn management program, or obtain certification within one year of appointment.
 
*         Knowledge of and skill with GIS/GPS equipment, and good computer skills.
 
*         Be able to work in a team environment as well as independently to accomplish required tasks and achieve departmental objectives.
 
*         Be personable and flexible, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and take pride in work.
 
*         Be able to develop effective working relationships with a variety of people.
 
*         Be aware of Natural Areas concerns, conservation methods and protocols, and be sensitive to Natural Areas preservation and wildlife control issues.
 
*         Know plant nomenclature and be able to identify a wide range of native and naturalized herbaceous and woody plants. Know natural ecological communities and native plants associated with community types.
 
*         Know invasive plant species issues, and be able to implement treatments for control. Must be willing to work with pesticides and chemicals.
 
*         Have experience in the safe operation and use of equipment such as front deck mower, flail and hand mower, tractor, brush hog, string trimmer and chainsaw.
 
*         Possess and maintain NYS driver's license.
 
*         Be physically capable of performing the functions associated with this position, and willing to work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, precipitation, etc.).
 
*         Be able to report to work outside of the regularly scheduled shift to address Plantations' time-sensitive operational and/or snow-removal needs, to assist with departmental emergencies, or to deal with issues of public safety.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
Bachelor's degree in natural resources, conservation or related field strongly preferred.
 
Background check may be required. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
 
 
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
 
 
 
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
 
 
 
 
 
To apply, visit http://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/. Go to EXTERNAL APPLICANTS, BARGAINING UNIT POSITIONS, JOB # 16183.
 
 
 
 
 
Contact Name-Alisa Gardner
 
Number of Openings-1
 
Minimum Hire Rate-$16.92
 
University Job Title-Gardener SO08
 
 
 
Todd Bittner
Natural Areas Director, Cornell Plantations
607.255.9638
607.592.2256 cell
www.cornellplantations.org < http://www.cornellplantations.org/>
 
 
 

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  • [Fwd: [sustainable_tompkins-l] FW: Cornell Plantations Natural Areas Steward Job Announcement], Steve Gabriel, 10/21/2011

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