Manager - Allwine Prairie

There is a staff position as the manager of a small prairie preserve open at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The official announcement is listed below. The basic requirement is a bachelors in an appropriate field. The base salary is $27,000 but a small house is available on-site and is included in the position. The position also pays benefits. Allwine Prairie is 160 acre restored prairie on the edge of Omaha NE. The staff position is in the Biology Department (http://www.unomaha.edu/~wwwbio/) at UNOmaha, located about 30 minutes from the preserve.
I would be happy to answer questions about the position (jmccarty@mail.unomaha.edu).
Applications MUST be submitted online.
To apply, go to: careers.unomaha.edu/
Go to “Search Postings”
The position is listed under the Biology Department.

Working Title
Manager - Allwine Prairie
Requisition Number
4040181
Job Description - Essential Functions
[1] Manage the physical resources (structures, wells, etc.) and ecological quality (prairie, creek, and other ecosystems) of Allwine Prairie Preserve. [2] Maintain truck, tractor, and other equipment; maintain grounds and headquarters building, including routine mowing, snow removal; monitor property for trespassers; conduct environmental monitoring, noxious weed control, mowing and other programs. [3] Manage and coordinate controlled burning activities ( i.e., prepare burn plans, obtain required permits, and coordinate with Fire Chief and volunteer burn crews). [4] Supervise part-time employees and volunteers. Job Description - Additional Duties [1] Manage and promote the educational use of the preserve by coordinating educational activities (formal and informal) at the preserve. Coordinate use of site with researchers, classes, and community. [2] Support restoration, expansion, and any other efforts conducted at Allwine Prairie Preserve and associated research and teaching sites.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree (biology, wildlife/range management, agronomy, or other appropriate ecologically-relevant specialty). Must hold or be able to obtain the following certifications: basic, intermediate, and advanced prescribed fire training; pesticide application license; ability to operate GIS/GPS systems. Operate necessary equipment to maintain grounds (eg tractor and other mowers). Preferred Qualifications Masters degree (biology, agronomy, wildlife/range management, or other appropriate ecologically-relevant specialty), experienced manager. Ideally, the manager will live on-site in the 3 bedroom farm house, rent and utilities provided. Department Biology - 50000801 Salary $27,000 Pay Basis Monthly Job Posting Date