REGIONAL BIOLOGIST

The Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications for a Regional Biologist (Grade E13) for the New England Coast Program. The position will focus on restoration and protection of coastal marsh habitats in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island. The position is also responsible for the delivery of inland conservation work throughout the five-state region. The qualified candidate will work from their home office. This position reports to the Director of Conservation Programs for the North Atlantic. Responsibilities include wetland restoration projects on public and private lands, working directly with local, state and federal personnel, private landowners, fundraisers, volunteers, and media. Duties include all aspects of project evaluation, design, and construction management and grant writing and administration. Applicant should demonstrate strong abilities to work and interact with volunteers, agency officials, and private landowners, have a basic knowledge of coastal marsh ecosystems, private landowner programs (WRP, Partners for Wildlife), and experience in habitat restoration. Excellent oral and written skills are mandatory. Applicant must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience. A B.S. degree in natural resources field is required, and M.S. in a related field recommended. Send letter of interest and resume by 30 Aug 2004 (electronic applications
accepted) to: ROBERT D. HOFFMAN, Director, Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional
Office, 331 Metty Drive, Suite 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9444 (EM: bhoffman@ducks.org). Ducks Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.