1>NNOUNCEMENT The Greater Ecosystem Alliance seeks a skilled and environmentally-passionate scientist to provide technical oversight of US Forest Service implementation of President Clinton's Northwest Forest Plan. The job involves: 1) participation in Watershed Assessment, Adaptive Management Area, Province Team, and other agency processes; 2) technical review of proposed federal projects, including timber sales; 3) developing records for appeals and litigation; 4) training and assisting grassroots conservationists to expand their ability to apply conservation science. The position will be based in GEA's office in Bellingham, but with responsibilities throughout the western Washington Cascades and Olympics. GEA works to protect biodiversity and wildness in the large ecosystems of British Columbia and the Northwest states. GEA combines science and advocacy to pursue scientifically informed but aggressive campaigns for environmental protection. Qualifications Candidates should hold a Masters Degree in Forestry, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or other discipline providing detailed understanding of terrestrial wildlife and forest ecosystem processes and functions. Excellent communication skills are required, as is a very strong commitment to biodiversity protection. Highly desirable, but not required, is: 1) experience in grassroots environmental advocacy and previous Forest Service (or comparable agency) employment; 2) understanding of environmental law and policy, including Option 9; and 3) working knowledge of GIS, including ARC/Info and ARC/View. Applicants from within the Pacific Northwest, being familiar with the ecosystems, organizations, and politics of the region will be given preference. Application Procedure No calls, please. Send cover letter including interest and summary of experience and pertinent skills, along with a complete Curriculum Vitae and list of references to: Mitch Friedman, Executive Director Greater Ecosystem Alliance POB 2813 Bellingham Washington 98227 fax (206)671-8429 e-mail: gea@igc.apc.org Deadline for receipt of materials: 20 September, 1994. Early applications welcomed. Candidates will be contacted for interview. Job begins no later than 1 November.
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