Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Hawaii National Park, HAWAII
Deadline: 31 Jul 2022
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title | Botanical Program Manager (Pohakuloa Training Area, HI) |
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Position Location | PTA, Big Island, Hawaii |
Research Professional Position | Yes |
Posting Number | 202200714AP |
Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
Classification Title | Research Associate III |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours/Week | 40 |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | $76,000-$82,000 |
Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
Desired Start Date | 09/01/2022 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 07/31/2022 |
Description of Work Unit | CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DOD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/. |
Position Summary | A Botanical Program Manager position (Research Associate III Special) is located at Pohakuloa Training Area, (PTA), Hawaii. This position oversees the native plant and habitat monitoring and management program at PTA, including regulatory compliance for over 20 species of plants listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act, as well as additional rare native species and plant communities. PTA is a 133,000-acre Army training facility located on Hawaii Island at 2,500-8000 feet elevation in the saddle region between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. Position is contingent upon funding for continued CSU support for natural resource management on PTA. The Botanical Program Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Botanical Program at PTA to include species conservation and restoration planning; protocol/project planning, design and implementation: supervision of up to 10 personnel: development of annual and quarterly performance goals for self and personnel: report writing and data analysis: and support to NEPA and US Fish and Wildlife consultations. The Botanical Program Manager develops and implements protocols that meet rigorous scientific standards for monitoring threatened and endangered species (TES), evaluating management effectiveness or testing management alternatives. Comprehensive protocols address TES conservation targets, sampling designs and data collection methods; TES threat management/abatement related to pests and disease, fire, invasive plants and plant predators; and genetic conservation for TES including propagule collection, storage, propagation and outplanting. The Botanical Program Manager reports directly to and is supervised by the CEMML Senior Program Manager and works closely with the Ecological Data Program staff and the CEMML Principal Investigator. The position is part of a management team and works with other managers to ensure coordination among program areas at PTA. Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here , https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/ . |
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Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category | Program Management |
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Duty/Responsibility | Provides leadership to the Botanical Program and actively engages and collaborates with other program managers, the Sr. Program Manager, and the Army Biologist. Integrates scientific concepts related to plant science, conservation biology and ecological restoration into Botanical Program projects, management of ecosystem threats/stressors and climate change vulnerability and adaptation. Provides oversight of staff to ensure accurate data collection, management, and analysis. Sets performance goals for self and staff.. Manages State and Federal permits, including required reporting, for working with TES. Provides recommendations and support to Army-USFWS consultations, integrated natural resource management plans and updates/revisions, and establishes goals, objectives and priorities for the botanical program, in collaboration with the CSU PTA Senior Program Manager. Coordinates and participates in community engagement and outreach events. |
Percentage Of Time | 20% |
Job Duty Category | Project Management |
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Duty/Responsibility | Implements plans and protocols to monitor and manage botanical resources including threatened and endangered plants and native plant communities. Provides oversight and expertise to subordinates to ensure project objectives, approaches and analysis/interpretation are technically sound and consistent with program objectives and needs. Reviews and approves protocols developed by subordinates, in concert with CSU Sr. Program Manager. Meets regularly with staff, consults on activities and progress, and tracks project progress and completion. |
Percentage Of Time | 30% |
Job Duty Category | Supervision |
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Duty/Responsibility | Directly supervises project leads (e.g., field crew leader, propagation specialist, and botanical resources specialist) and indirectly supervises up to 7 biological technicians. Ensures that project leads are using human resources tools/resources such as leave requesting and reporting and hour reporting correctly and consistently. Ensures new employees are oriented to Botanical Program objectives, purpose and SOPs and trained in technical and administrative/procedural aspects. Provides performance planning, regular feedback, and annual performance appraisals. Facilitates training and professional development opportunities for staff. Tracks performance to ensure employee performance goals are met. Participates in employee searches as needed. |
Percentage Of Time | 20% |
Job Duty Category | Research, analysis and reporting |
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Duty/Responsibility | Develops plans and protocols, including sampling designs and methodologies, in support of threatened and endangered plant surveys, monitoring, research, and management of botanical resources. Integrates scientific concepts related to plant science, conservation biology and ecological restoration into Botanical Program projects. Develops and guides development of outplanting/restoration plans and activities. Ensures protocols/projects are scientifically sound. Ensures data are properly managed, oversees and performs data QC, performs statistical and geospatial analyses, and develops modeling approaches in collaboration with other program areas. Writes quarterly, annual, and biennial reports documenting findings and other technical documents that include scientific findings and interpretation of data/results, and progress/status with respect to regulatory compliance for threatened and endangered species. Reviews and provides professional critiques for the Army, as required, of regulatory and other technical documents. |
Percentage Of Time | 30% |
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than July 31, 2022, for full consideration at jobs.colostate.edu. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
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Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment. |
Search Contact | Lena Schnell [email protected] |
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