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| Title | Consulting Botanist - Endangered and Threatened Species |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Under the supervision of a research scientist, the successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include review of applications to the Land Use Regulation Program to determine the presence or absence of endangered or threatened plant species, their suitable habitat, or rare or unique ecological communities and ensure compliance with the habitat protection clauses of the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act (FWPA), Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), and the Highlands Preservation Act. Secondary responsibilities will include working with the NJ Natural Heritage Program to collect and catalogue information on rare flora and ecological communities within regulated zones and statewide. This process will require both office and fieldwork. Duties will include: 1. The review of freshwater wetland Letter of Interpretation (LOI) and Highlands Resource Area Determination (HRAD) applications to determine presence or absence of occurrences or suitable habitat for endangered, threatened, rare plant species, the presence or absence or unique or rare ecological communities and/or the presence or absence of exceptional resource value wetlands. Coordinates with other state and/or federal agencies on these determinations as required. 2. The review of CAFRA applications to determine compliance of proposed development projects with endangered or threatened plant species habitat protection criteria. Coordinates with other state and/or federal agencies on these determinations as required. 3. The review of permit applications under the FWPA and the Flood Hazard Area Control Act to determine project compliance with habitat protection standards provided under these laws. Coordinates with other state and/or federal agencies on these determinations as required. 4. In conjunction with Deputy Attorney Generals, prepares associated documentation and provides expert testimony to support Program determinations on endangered or threatened species habitat suitability or impact assessments. 5. Conducts reference material reviews, prepares written documents and conducts field investigations and plant species and ecological community surveys as necessary to support Program regulatory decisions. 6. Conducts independent research and analysis with the purpose of obtaining information on rare plant species and ecological communities that will improve the scientific basis for Program regulatory decisions. All applications require a Masters of Science degree in botany, plant ecology or related environmental field. Proven experience in plant taxonomy or plant ecology may substitute for advanced degree. Knowledge of the flora of New Jersey, particularly rare plants and their habitats, is essential. Experience in identifying and describing ecological communities is desired. Applicant should be proficient in evaluating scientific material and assessing environmental impact statements, as well as defending regulatory decisions in public forums. Working knowledge of computer database and mapping systems such as Access, ArcView Geographic Information System, or willingness to be trained in such applications. For more information, or to submit your resume for consideration, please contact: Dalynn Knigge – knigge@njaes.rutgers.edu or via phone: (732) 932-9271 ext. 622. Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2008 |