Natural Resources Scientist Job (with good description)

[kate duttro]

Three comments here:
1.  Another example of the network at work!
2.  Notice this description - It lllks as though they are looking for the
ultimate Renaissance Human, who can do EVERYthing, but notice also that they
are willing to settle for  "candidates with an impressive array of these
skills and experiences."   As with many job descriptions, the perfect person
may not exist -- SO if you have most, but not all, the skills asked for in a
job description, apply anyway -- you STILL may have all the skills they
need, bottom line.
3.  Interesting jobs....

cheers, Kt

Kate Duttro
Career Resources Coordinator, Dept. of Geography
University of Washington
duttro at u.washington.edu
206/685-9693



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Tim Nyerges, Professor Department of Geography, Box 353550 University of
Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 USA nyerges at u.washington.edu voice:
(206) 543-5296 fax: (206) 543-3313
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------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 14:38:38 -0800
(PST) From: Charles Simenstad To: WET , OtherWET Subject: NHI Job Opening
(fwd) FYI....more job announcements! Si
******************************************************************** Charles
("Si") Simenstad; Coordinator, WETLAND ECOSYSTEM TEAM School of Fisheries,
324A Fishery Sciences, 1122 Boat Street Box 355020, University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-5020 USA Voice: 1-206-543-7185 FAX: 1-206-685-7471 E-mail:
simenstd at u.washington.edu WET WWW URL:
http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/wet/WET.html CRETM-LMER URL:
http://depts.washington.edu/cretmweb/CRETM.html Si's WWW URL:
http://www.fish.washington.edu/people/simenstd/



POSITION AVAILABLE: NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENTIST

The Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) is recruiting for both a senior and
associate natural resource scientist in our expanding science and planning
practice. One position will be filled immediately.  The successful
applicant(s) will work in the following project activities.

 Identify, model, and analyze conjunctive water management opportunities in
California.
 Plan multi-disciplinary fishery, wetland, and riverine restoration
projects in California.
 Analyze demographic data from rural areas in Mexico, Brazil, and Chile and
evaluate for correlation with arid land degradation patterns.
 Analyze alternative flood management opportunities in California.
 Analyze physical watershed processes and develop watershed management
plans.
 Conduct river basin planning in Southern Africa, Latin America and the
Middle East
 Negotiate habitat conservation plans under the Endangered Species Act.

Desired Skills and Experience

 Knowledge of Central Valley groundwater hydrology and hydrogeologic
sciences
 Familiarity with Central Valley water infrastructure and surface
hydrology.
 Ability to run numerical models, particularly standard hydrologic models.
 GIS analysis and modeling – fluency with ArcView, Avenue, and Spatial
Analyst
 Digital spatial data and collection skills.
 Graphic and cartographic presentation skill.
 Demonstrated library and web research skills.  Ability to download and
process data.
 Spanish language proficiency.
 Aptitude and desire to initiate high-impact projects around the candidates
skills and interests

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must: 1) demonstrate exceptional writing skills, 2) have 3-5
years of relevant experience; and (3) possess a graduate degree in ecology,
hydrology, physical sciences, engineering, environmental planning,
geography, environmental science or a related field.   In recognition that
no candidate will posses all of the desired skills and experience enumerated
above, NHI welcomes candidates with an impressive array of these skills and
experiences.  NHI is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.

Salary:  Competitive non-profit salary commensurate with experience.

Contact: Send curriculum vitae, writing sample and references to Amy Israel
at: NHI, 114 Sansome St., Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA. 94104. Fax: (415)
288-0555
 Visit our web site at www.n-h-i.org.

About the Natural Heritage Institute

Founded in 1989, the Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) is a San
Francisco-based nonprofit organization of lawyers, scientists and economists
dedicated to improving the laws and institutions that manage natural
resources in the United States and globally. NHI's practice encompasses:
quantitative and qualitative analysis of natural resources problems and
potential solutions; advocacy in judicial and administrative forums; and
environmental policy development in the areas of water resources, biological
diversity, environmental restoration, agriculture, forestry, and land use.