NatureServe
JOB TITLE:
Environmental Review Specialist
EMPLOYER: New York Natural Heritage Program
LOCATION: Albany, New York
CLOSING DATE:
July 6, 2006
INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND
The NY Natural Heritage Program, in Albany, New York, is a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that enables and enhances conservation of rare animals, rare plants, and significant ecological communities through field inventories, scientific analyses, expert interpretation, and the most comprehensive database on the locations and status of New York's distinctive biodiversity. NY Natural Heritage delivers the highest quality information for natural resource planning and management, land use decisions, and conservation of New York’s biodiversity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Environmental Review Specialist (ERS) works to conserve New York’s biodiversity by using the Program’s databases and GIS to respond to requests for information from consulting firms, project applicants, local governments, state and federal agencies, private organizations, and the general public; to screen proposed projects for potential impacts on rare animals, rare plants, and significant ecological communities; and to assist requestors in interpreting and applying responses. The ERS develops tools and procedures to support the environmental review activities of the Program, coordinates the environment review activities of other Heritage staff, and serves as the liaison with NYS DEC regarding environmental review activities. The ERS also prepares GIS data for distribution to partners, and works as part of project teams in mapping and processing database records, and in the creation of maps, database reports and other products for inventory projects and contracts. A complete job description is available upon request.
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate or Associates degree, or significant coursework in, biology, environmental sciences, natural resources, or related field; and at least two year’s experience related to environmental review of projects, biodiversity conservation, or natural resources management; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and interact with the general public, consultants, and private and governmental organizations, both verbally and in writing. Experience with GIS, particularly ArcView and ArcMap. Experience with Crystal Reports desirable. Ability to interpret and use topographic and thematic maps and remote imagery (aerial photography). Ability to interpret and apply biological information. Experience with personal computers and software in a Windows environment. Familiarity with the flora, fauna, and ecological communities of New York. Understanding of conservation biology desirable. Excellent organizational skills, attention to accuracy and detail, and ability to work on several tasks at a time and meet deadlines. Commitment to the conservation of biodiversity.
TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume and names of three references by July 6 to:
Nicholas Conrad
Information Resources Coordinator
New York Natural Heritage Program
NYS DEC, 625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-4757
nbconrad@gw.dec.state.ny.us
The Nature Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
NATURESERVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
