Position: Natural Science Curator II
Working Title: Reserve Sites Manager
Vacancy Number: 60031574
Salary Grade: 68
Salary Range: $35337 - $56330
Hiring Range: $35337 - $45000
Department: Environment Natural Resources
Division: ENR SO ASEN DCM DO COAST RESRVE Beaufort
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Kitty Hawk
Posting Date: 08/28/2008
Closing Date: 09/10/2008
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work

****THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY**** The Natural Science Curator II is responsible for stewardship of three sites of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve: The Currituck Banks Component of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve, Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve, and Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve. The employee performs professional work in environmental planning and impact assessment, designs and implements site management, and restoration projects. Work is multi-disciplinary and assignments address moderately complex enviromental issues and projects. The employee is responsible for all
aspects of site management, including developing and implementing site manamgement plans and policies, monitering sites, assisting with educational research, monitering activities, assessing visitor use impacts, making management decisions regarding uses, and coordinating volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(1).Considerable knowledge of ecological processes and natural resource management principles with a familiarity of North Carolina's natural environments.(2). Considerable knowledge of project planning, design, and implementation. (3). Ability to formulate and implement management decisions.(4). Ability to manage multiple projects and issues within deadlines.(5). Ability to organize and lead volunteers and community members and work with local officials and partner agencies.(6). Ability to supervise and train interns and temporary
employees. (7). Ability to work independently.(8). Must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Training and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in Biology,Zoology,Marine Science, or other Natural Science cirriculum related to the area of assignment and two years of experience in a Natural Science or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

How to Apply:

An applicant must complete and submit a separate State Application for Employment form (PD-107), listing the position number and job title for the position applied for DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with most qualified individuals. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment (PD-107). Original application, signed and dated must be mailed to the contact person listed. Applicants seeking Veteran s Preference for first-time employment with State Government should submit a copy of Form DD-214. All relevant experience must be listed on the PD-107 application form to receive proper credit; any information omitted form the application form cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date will not be considered. When a salary range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and ability, training, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.