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Here are some job opportunities in the biological sciences in North Carolina. 
Please pass the word.

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Keith Watson            
Natural Resource Specialist
Outer Banks Group
National Park Service 
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC  27954

252-473-2111 ext. 132
252-473-2595 Fax
Keith_Watson@nps.gov


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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
TEMPORARY CONTRACT FIELD POSITIONS (5)

The Commission's Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program will contract with
five (5) individuals to provide temporary assistance during the 2001 field
season.  One individual will be contracted to provide assistance with sea
turtle nesting and stranding data collection; one to assist with surveys
of colony nesting waterbirds and other coastal projects; and, three to
provide assistance with aquatic endangered species surveys, monitoring,
and relocation.  Job descriptions and application procedures are contained
in the individual announcements listed below.


CALL: Project Leaders listed in announcements for information related to
application procedures and project activities.


INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN RALEIGH, NC. ON JANUARY 29, 2001.

NO EXCEPTIONS.


Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2001.
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TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 01-NG-01)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program

Job Description
We will contract with an assistant to the Piedmont Nongame Project Leader
to survey and monitor populations of rare freshwater crayfishes in North
Carolina.  The position will begin July 1, 2001 and end November 30, 2001.
Work hours are not standard, due to the nature of the project, and
workweeks in excess of 40 hours should be expected.  Work will occur
statewide (about half in the lower Piedmont and Coastal Plain and about
half in the Mountains).  Thus, overnight stays of 3 or more nights per
week should be expected.
The contractor's duty station may be located in Wake, Durham, Johnston, or
Chatham County.  Pay for the period will be $9,000.00 in monthly payments
of $1,800.00 beginning on August 15, 2001 and ending on December 15, 2001.
Social Security, state, and federal income taxes will be deducted by the
Wildlife Resources Commission.  A vehicle and other necessary equipment
will be provided, and the contractor will be reimbursed for lodging and
meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary.
Housing will not be provided.
Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in
wildlife or fisheries management, zoology, or biology is required.
Aquatic field survey skills, taxonomic skills, physical strength and
endurance, good swimming ability, SCUBA diving certification, and canoeing
skills are required.
Applications:
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, names and phone numbers of three
references to:
      Aimee H. Fullerton
      Nongame Biologist
      NC Wildlife Resources Commission
      102 W. Whitaker Mill Rd.
      Raleigh, NC 27608-2438
      EMAIL:  fullerah@mindspring.com
CALL: Aimee Fullerton (919) 828-7420 during business hours with questions.
INTERVIEWS:   Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC on
January 29, 2001.  No exceptions.
DEADLINE:     Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2001.
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TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 01-NG-02)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program

Job Description
We will contract with an assistant to the Piedmont Nongame Project Leader
to restore common native freshwater mussels and snails to stream reaches
within the Piedmont of North Carolina.  This project includes collecting,
tagging, relocating and monitoring the populations, as well as, stream
habitat and land use analysis, and public relations. Additional
responsibilities include surveying populations of freshwater mussels,
snails, crayfish, pea clams, and fish species at various localities within
North Carolina. The position will begin July 1, 2001 and end November 30,
2001.  Work hours are not standard, due to the nature of the projects.
Workweeks in excess of 40 hours should be expected.
The contractor's duty station may be located in Durham, Chatham, Orange or
Wake County.  Pay for the period will be $9,000.00 in monthly payments of
$1,800.00 beginning on August 15, 2001 and ending on December 15, 2001.
Social Security, state, and federal income taxes will be deducted by the
Wildlife Resources Commission.  A vehicle and other necessary equipment
will be provided, and the contractor will be reimbursed for lodging and
meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary.
Overnight stays of 3 or more nights per week should be expected.  Housing
will not be provided.
Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in
wildlife or fisheries management, zoology, or biology is required.
Aquatic field survey skills, taxonomic skills, physical strength and
endurance, good swimming ability, SCUBA diving certification, and canoeing
and boating skills are required.
Applications:
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, names and phone numbers of three
references to:
      Brian T. Watson
      Nongame Biologist
      NC Wildlife Resources Commission
      205 Cloverdale Drive
      Durham, NC  27703
      EMAIL:  watsonbt@ncdial.net   or  watsonbt1@mindspring.com (subject
to be changed)
CALL: Brian T. Watson (919) 598-5093 during business hours with questions.
INTERVIEWS:   Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC on
January 29, 2001.  No exceptions.
DEADLINE:     Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2001.
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TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 01-NG-03)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program

Job Description
We will contract with an assistant to the Piedmont Nongame Project Leader
to survey and monitor freshwater mussels and freshwater fish listed as
endangered, threatened, or species of special concern under the federal
Endangered Species Act. The position will begin May 1, 2001 and end
September 30, 2001.  Work hours are not standard, due to the nature of the
projects.  Work weeks in excess of 40 hours should be expected.
The contractor duty station may be located in the Piedmont Region,
preferably Chatham, Lee, or Wake County.  Pay for the period will be
$9,000.00 in monthly payments of $1,800.00 beginning on June 15, 2001 and
ending on October 15, 2001.  Social Security, state, and federal income
taxes will be deducted by the Wildlife Resources Commission.  A vehicle
and other necessary equipment will be provided, and the contractors will
be reimbursed for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from the
duty station are necessary.  Overnight stays of 3 or more nights per week
should be expected.  Housing will not be provided.
Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in
wildlife or fisheries management, zoology, or biology is required.
Aquatic field survey skills, taxonomic skills, good inter-personal skills,
physical strength and endurance, good swimming ability, canoeing
experience, and SCUBA diving certification are required.
Applications:
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, names and phone numbers of three
references to:
      Judith A. Johnson
      Nongame Biologist
      NC Wildlife Resources Commission
      4913 Mandavilla Way
      Apex, NC  27502
      EMAIL:  johnsonj5@mindspring.com
CALL: Judith A. Johnson (919) 367-9108 during business hours with
questions.
INTERVIEWS:   Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC on
January 29, 2001.  No exceptions.
DEADLINE:     Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2001.
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TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 01-NG-04)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program

Job Description

We will contract with an assistant to the Coastal Nongame Project Leader
to survey, monitor and/or manage populations of colonial nesting
waterbirds, piping plovers, other shorebirds, red-cockaded woodpeckers,
bald eagles, and possibly other species.  Primary duties will pertain to a
coastwide colonial waterbird survey.  The job will begin March 1, 2001 and
end August 31, 2001.  Work hours are not standard, due to the nature of
the projects.  Workweeks in excess of 40 hours should be expected.
Equipment maintenance, data analysis, and report writing will be required.

The employee's duty station will be in the New Bern/Jacksonville N.C.
area.  Pay for the period will be $10,800.00 in monthly payments of
$1,800.00 beginning on April 15, 2001 and ending on September 15, 2001.
The Wildlife Resources Commission will deduct taxes.  A vehicle and other
necessary equipment will be provided, and the employee will be reimbursed
for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are
necessary.  Housing will not be provided.

Qualifications

A four-year degree in biological sciences is required.  A good background
in coastal ecology, ornithology, and computer science preferred.  A
master's degree in biological sciences and the ability to operate small
boats is helpful.  All applicants should be able to endure long days with
heat and insects.

Applications

A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, names and phone numbers of three
references to:

      David H. Allen
      Coastal Nongame Project Leader
      NC Wildlife Resources Commission
      355 Paul Dr.
      Trenton, NC 28585

      Email:  allend@coastalnet.com

Call: David H. Allen at 252-448-1546 during business hours with any
questions.

INTERVIEWS:   Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC on
January 29, 2001.  No exceptions.
DEADLINE:     Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2001.
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TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 01-NG-05)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program


Job Description

We will contract with an assistant to the Sea Turtle Project Coordinator
in coastal North Carolina.  The successful applicant will coordinate with
volunteers for collection of sea turtle nesting and stranding data.
Fieldwork will include, but not be limited to, visiting nesting beaches
during the nesting/hatching season, responding to stranding events,
conducting necropsies, and transporting and facilitating the
rehabilitation of live-stranded sea turtles.  Some office work and data
entry will be required.  The successful applicant will also assist with
the Annual State Sea Turtle Meeting and a variety of nesting/stranding
workshops.

The job will begin April 1, 2001 and end March 31, 2002.  Work hours will
not be standard due to the nature of the position.  Work weeks in excess
of 40 hours (including weekends) should be expected.  The employee's duty
station will be in the Morehead City/Beaufort/Harkers Island area.  Pay
for the one-year work period will be $21,600.00 in monthly payments of
$1,800.00 beginning on May 15, 2001 and ending April 15, 2002.  The
Wildlife Resources Commission will deduct taxes.  A vehicle and other
necessary equipment will be provided and the employee will be reimbursed
for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are
necessary.  Housing will not be provided.

Qualifications

A four-year degree in marine biology, zoology, wildlife biology or a
closely related curriculum and some work experience in a wildlife-related
position is required.  A related Master's Degree may substitute for work
experience.  A good back ground in coastal ecology, sea turtle biology,
and computer science is preferred.  Experience in small boat operation is
helpful.  Applicants must possess a driver's license.

Applications

A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume and names and telephone numbers of three
references to:
      Ruth Boettcher, Nongame Biologist
      NC Wildlife Resources Commission
      P.O. Box 178
      Marshallberg, NC 28553
      Email:  boettcr@coastalnet.com

Call: Ruth Boettcher at 252-729-1359 during business hours with any
questions.
INTERVIEWS:   Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC on
January 29, 2001.  No exceptions.
DEADLINE:     Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2001.