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Title | TU/USFS West Virginia Program Coordinator |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Today, Trout Unlimited (TU) is a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts and scientists, who work out of more than 30 offices nationwide. These conservation professionals ensure that TU is at the forefront of fisheries restoration and protection work at the local, state and national levels. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Our vision is by the next generation, TU will ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters. Position SummaryTrout Unlimited is working with the Monongahela National Forest to fill a full time, benefitted, science position to serve as a Program Coordinator, focused on implementing cooperative U.S. Forest Service/TU projects in West Virginia, including stream and watershed survey and assessment work and activities that support trout and aquatic resource conservation. The position will involve field and office work, program coordination, fish and aquatics survey work, and supervision of a small crew of seasonal workers. Work will typically consist of 40 hour work weeks (4 to 5 days/week) that require both reporting to and working out of the office, driving to and from survey areas, hiking to and from remote study sites, carrying field gear of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds or more), and working in inclement weather. The position is based in West Virginia, either at the Forest Supervisor office in Elkins, a district office, or at TU's Thomas, WV offices. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Duties and Responsibilities
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How to ApplyPlease send a letter of interest, resume and 3 professional references to Gray Berti at gberti@tu.org by November 18th, 2013. Please insert the words "USFS West Virginia Coordinator" in the subject line of the message. No phone calls please. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. TU is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. Please fill out this voluntary form and submit it as an attachment to this email address. TU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates in this search. TU hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. |