Research Foundation - Assistant Ecologist / Botanist (Senior Research Support Specialist)

Job Description :

Title : Senior Research Support Specialist

Descriptive Title : Assistant Ecologist / Botanist

Unit : New York Natural Heritage Program

Location : Albany, NY

Salary : $55,000 - $63,000 annual depending on qualifications

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) is a program of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY- ESF). The program's mission is to collect, analyze and share scientific information that can be used to preserve native species and ecosystems. NYNHP works in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and other state, federal, and private organizations involved in natural resource management, land protection and stewardship, and advancing the conservation of biodiversity. For more information, please visit .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Assist staff ecologists and botanists in conducting field surveys statewide using standard protocols.
• Process data collected into databases, including NYNHP Field Forms database, wetland databases, digital image databases, and Biotics (Biodiversity Tracking and Conservation System).
• Map occurrences of natural communities, rare animals, and rare plants using the standardized Heritage methodology.
• Compile data from internal and external sources on field sites to be visited, including data from Natural Heritage databases and GIS, landowner information, historical documentation and more.
• Compile and prepares data for analysis with ArcGIS analyses and statistical software.
• Assist with obtaining information from partners.
• As needed, assist biologists in conducting fieldwork across New York State.
• Review scientific literature as assigned.

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