[SEMCO] Research/Stewardship opening at WBNERR

[Tompkins, Laurie (DCR)]

Research /Stewardship Intern 
Waquoit Bay NERR, Falmouth 508.457.0495 waquoit.bay at state.ma.us
Deadline: 11/05/2004 
Posting ID: 1948 
Duties:  Assist the Reserve's Research and Stewardship Coordinators with
a baseline assessment of Waquoit Bay's salt and fresh water marshes and
sub-tidal vegetation as part of an experimental national (NERR)
bio-monitoring program. Responsibilities of this internship will
include, but are not limited to helping the Reserve's research and
stewardship staff to:
(1)develop and organize field surveys of marsh and sub-tidal vegetation
(2)carry out field surveys of marsh and sub-tidal vegetation. 
(3) create a geographic information systems (GIS) database and maps of
marsh and sub-tidal vegetation habitat based on remotely-sensed imagery.
(4) prepare a final report that includes a) marsh and sub-tidal
vegetation habitat maps b) data analysis, discussion and summary, and c)
a set of protocols for future marsh and sub-tidal vegetation
assessments. 
Qualifications: Applicant must have a BS/BA in the natural sciences
(i.e., marine science, biology, geology, botany, geography, forestry,
natural resource management, etc.) or its equivalent, have some
experience in ecological field work, have a good facility with Microsoft
Office and internet applications, and preferably have some experience
with GIS and interpretation of remotely-sensed imagery, and display good
report writing skills. The applicant should be able to handle strenuous
outdoor activity while working in muddy salt marshes and on the water in
small boats in all weather and seasons. The applicant will need to be
able to operate small motorized boats and possess a valid Massachusetts
Driver's license or ability to obtain one. A successful candidate must
be a well-organized self-starter who works well with others in a team
environment and demonstrates an ability to complete projects. 
Comments: ****One Year contractual position -- no benefits.****
Salary: $10 TO $ 13 per hour---30 TO 40 hours a week
This position is located in South Shore of Cape Cod, Massachusetts in
the towns of Falmouth and Mashpee.

 

To apply, send resume, cover letter, DCR application form
<http://www.state.ma.us/dcr/documents/application.doc> , (this is a word
document) and contact information of 2 references, no later than 5:00pm
on the closing date to: 

Johanna Zabriskie, Acting Director of Human Resources
Department of Conservation and Recreation
251 Causeway St., Suite 600
Boston, MA 02114-2119

 

 

Laurie L. Tompkins

Event & Volunteer Coordinator

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

P.O. Box 3092

Waquoit, MA 02536

Phone 508-457-0495 x108

Fax 617-727-5537 

 

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