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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>Tony Williams</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>Director of Monitoring Programs</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>The Coalition for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
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Belleville Avenue</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
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w:st="on"></st1:Street><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>New Bedford</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">02745</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
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508-999-6363 x.203<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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href="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/" title="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/">www.savebuzzardsbay.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Position Description:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>River Herring Monitoring Assistant
________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Background<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The Coalition for Buzzards Bay is a private, non profit membership
organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of <st1:place
w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place> and its watershed. Founded in 1987, the
organization pursues its mission through education, conservation, research and
advocacy. Specific programs include: a bay-wide Water Quality Monitoring
Program which utilizes volunteers to sample water quality along the bay
coastline from <st1:City w:st="on">Westport</st1:City> to Woods Hole; a <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Lands</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType> supporting the conservation of important
watershed open space; education programs for all ages; and a BayKeeper®
advocacy program to support the cleanup and protection of <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards
Bay</st1:place>. The Coalition is managed by an 18 member volunteer Board of
Directors and maintains a full time staff of 14 at its offices on the Acushnet
River Estuary in New Bedford.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Position Description<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The River Herring Monitoring Assistant is responsible to monitor the
anadromous fish run yearly count in the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Acushnet</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">River</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:City w:st="on">New Bedford</st1:City>
and the Wankinko and <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Agawam</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">River</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wareham</st1:place></st1:City>.
Through the collection of biological and water chemistry information the
Monitoring Assistant performs field tasks in order to collect accurate
population size estimates. This part-time, entry level position reports
directly to the Monitoring Director. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Assist with installation of River Herring monitoring instrumentation in coastal
streams.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Collection and record information on daily river herring numbers from electronic
instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Daily maintenance tasks to monitor, repair, and clean the weirs and maintain in
stream counting instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Deploy and record water temperature and information on water quality monitoring
instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Work with USGS on a local video fish monitoring system- download video
recordings, archive video data, review video data files.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Work with citizen volunteer herring monitors, and town and state herring
officials.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Compile and graph fish counts from monitoring for final population estimates
for 2008 season.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Assist with additional watershed Water Quality & Natural Resource
Monitoring activities at the Coalition for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>
if time permits. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Experience in the field of environmental monitoring in both field data
collection and data compilation data entry/management experience. Job will be a
mix of outdoor monitoring and fieldwork, contacting and working with
volunteers, data entry, and video analysis work. Candidates should have a
high energy level, be well organized, and be able to work well with all
volunteers. The candidate should capable of performing hard work involved
with monitoring in the field. The Assistant will need to have his/her own
reliable transportation. Knowledge of Buzzards Bay, southeastern <st1:State
w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:State> and ability to identify marine fish common
in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:place></st1:State>'
coastal waters helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Personal Characteristics<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Enthusiastic commitment to the mission of The Coalition for <st1:place
w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>. Ability to work both independently and as
part of a team. Comfortable in the field under physical conditions.
Ability to work with volunteers and environmental leaders in an effective
manner. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, possess a talent
for multi tasking, and take initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Salary/Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>This is a temporary (March-June), part-time position. The
schedule is variable and averages 25 hours per week for a daily 7 day work week
for this position. Salary is $12.00 per hour. Travel will be
reimbursed at $0.44 per mile.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>To Apply<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Interested applicants should respond with a letter, resume, and
references to: Tony Williams- Director of Monitoring Programs, The Coalition
for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on">620 Belleville Ave.</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">New Bedford</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">02745</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>
or e-mail Williams@savebuzzardsbay.org <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The Coalition for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place> is an
Equal Opportunity Employer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt'>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>February 2008<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Position Description:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>2008 Citizens Water Quality Monitoring Program- Assistant Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Background<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The Coalition for Buzzards Bay is a private, non profit membership
organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of <st1:place
w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place> and its watershed. Founded in 1987, the
organization pursues its mission through education, conservation, research and
advocacy. Specific programs include: a bay-wide Water Quality Monitoring
Program which utilizes volunteers to sample water quality along the bay
coastline from <st1:City w:st="on">Westport</st1:City> to Woods Hole; a <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Lands</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType> supporting the conservation of important
watershed open space; education programs for all ages; and a BayKeeper®
advocacy program to support the cleanup and protection of <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards
Bay</st1:place>. The Coalition is managed by an 18 member volunteer Board of
Directors and maintains a full time staff of 14 at its offices on the Acushnet
River Estuary in New Bedford.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Position Description<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The Citizens Water Quality Monitoring Program- Assistant Coordinator is
responsible for help coordinate its Baywide Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
Program- Baywatchers and additional watershed Natural Resource Monitoring
programs (Stream Flow, Anadromous Fish, Salt Marsh). Responsibilities
include assisting with the coordination and training of approximately 130
volunteers, water quality and natural resource monitoring, data entry and
public outreach for the water quality monitoring program. This part-time,
entry level position reports directly to the Monitoring Director.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Construct, maintain and calibrate volunteer water monitoring equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Assist with recruiting, training, and working closely with
"Baywatchers" volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Data entry and quality check weekly water data from volunteer data sheets. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Collect field measurements for water quality characteristics such as salinity,
dissolved oxygen, temperature, water clarity, and nutrient and chlorophyll
analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Assist with other watershed monitoring projects; River Flow/Temperature
Monitoring, River Herring Counting, Saltmarsh Monitoring, Stormwater Samples,
etc.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>•
Assist with Coalition for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>
organized outreach and Bay education events.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Qualifications This is a monitoring and coordinating position with many
tasks related to a volunteer water quality monitoring program to gather high
quality scientific data to support conservation, restoration and smart growth
decisions for local communities. Training is provided regarding all
aspects of the program- monitoring equipment, and computer programs. Job
will be a mix of outdoor monitoring and fieldwork, contacting and working with
volunteers (phone calls, training, deliver equipment, answer questions), data
entry, and lab work. Candidates should be able to work well with all
volunteers. It is also important that the candidate be a good teacher and
communicator as well as capable of performing hard work involved with
monitoring in the field. Helpful skills include and environmental science
background, previous work with volunteers and data entry/management
experience. The Assistant will need to have his/her own reliable
transportation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Personal Characteristics<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Enthusiastic commitment to the mission of The Coalition for <st1:place
w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>. Ability to work both independently and as
part of a team. Comfortable in the field under physical conditions.
Ability to work with volunteers in an effective manner. Candidate must possess
excellent communication skills, have a high energy level, be well organized,
and possess a talent for multi tasking, and take initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Salary/Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The Position is part-time May–August. The schedule is variable
and averages 25-30 hours per week for this position. Salary is $12.00 per
hour. Travel will be reimbursed at $0.44 per mile. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>To Apply<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Interested applicants should respond with a letter, resume, and
references to: Tony Williams- Director of Monitoring Programs, The Coalition
for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on">620 Belleville Ave.</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">New Bedford</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">02745</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>
or e-mail Williams@savebuzzardsbay.org <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The Coalition for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place> is an
Equal Opportunity Employer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'>February 2008<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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