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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">DWFP – Conservation Resources Coordinator</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">(Research & Collections Program)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif""></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - Jackson, Mississippi
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in; text-indent:-2.0in"><b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif""> Phone: 601-576-6000
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in; text-indent:-2.0in"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif""> The individual in this position is responsible for coordinating the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in; text-indent:-2.0in"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif""> Research and Collections Program.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Coordinates and supervises applied research and inventories/surveys related to nongame, rare, threatened and endangered species and habitats.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Coordinates planning development and maintenance of the scientific specimen collections.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Plans, develops, supervises and manages program grants and budgets.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Supervises and manages program staff and activities.
</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Provides and coordinates technical conservation guidance to others.</span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">SKILLS REQUIRED:</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Individual must have:1) knowledge of wildlife ecology, conservation biology and methodologies;2) knowledge of endangered species conservation;3) understanding of
balance between environmental and development/economic needs;4) general knowledge of computer databases;5) strong management, supervisory and communication skills;6) budgeting skills;7) grant writing and editing skills;8) ability to effectively work with scientific
professionals, private individuals and state and federal agencies and organizations;9) must also have the ability to effectively evaluate and solve complex situations and multitask.<b><u></u></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in; text-indent:-2.0in"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">A
<b>Master's Degree</b> from an accredited four-year college or university in wildlife/fisheries ecology/biology or in wildlife/fisheries conservation/management or a field of study defined by the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks;
<b>and</b> Four (4) years of work experience directly related to the above-described duties.
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<b>Or</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Directly related education
<u>above</u> the Master's Degree <b>and</b> directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in; text-indent:-2.0in"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">STARTING ANNUAL SALARY</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">:</span></b></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">$45K + Benefits </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in; text-indent:-2.0in"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">BENEFITS</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Uniform allotment</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif""></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">pool vehicle available as needed</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">paid insurance for employee (other options and coverage for family available at additional cost)</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">cafeteria plan</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">retirement plan</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">deferred compensation plan</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">overnight travel expenses.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">
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<b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">****Please send resume with a cover letter addressing applicant’s qualifications to: ****</span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Charles Knight, Assistant Museum Director-2148 Riverside Dr. Jackson, MS 39202</span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">Or </span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Univers","sans-serif"">by email: <a href="mailto:charles.knight@mmns.state.ms.us">
<span style="color:windowtext; text-decoration:none">charles.knight@mmns.state.ms.us</span></a></span></b></p>
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