Date

Position Announcement
Natural Resource Manager II
Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Homer, Alaska

Application Deadline: Monday, 14 June 2004

For a full position description and application details, please go to:
http://notes3.state.ak.us/wa/postapps.nsf/1035bb3f29758c6589256443
00722fb3/b86aea5a3765cb1f89256e9400760873?OpenDocument

For information on the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve,
please go to:
http://www.habitat.adfg.state.ak.us/geninfo/kbrr/index.html

POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position serves as the primary manager of the Kachemak Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve (KBRR). This reserve is operated by the
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) under an agreement with the
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanographic and Atmosphere
Administration as part of a national system of National Estuarine
Research Reserves. The mission of the Kachemak Bay Reserve is to enhance
understanding and appreciation of the Kachemak Bay estuary and adjacent
waters to ensure that these ecosystems remain healthy and productive.

Specific duties of the position include:

  1. Establishing Positions, Recruit, and Supervise Staff: Exercise full
    supervisory authority over program coordinators, administrative staff,
    and special project staff.

  2. Serving as KBRR Representative/Public Relations: Represent ADFG and
    the KBRR interests in meetings with various state, federal, and
    non-governmental entities.

  3. Securing Funding: Responsible for developing, implementing, and
    maintaining a stable, funding strategy for the Research Reserve.

  4. Contracts and Partnerships: Developing, reviewing, and/or approving
    contracts, cooperative agreements, Memoranda of Understanding and/or
    Agreements with Reserve partners and collaborators.

  5. NOAA/ADFG Liaison: Planning, leading, and coordinating the work
    performed by the KBRR program within Alaska Department of Fish and Game
    and NOAA.

APPLICATION DETAILS
When applying, please include the following:
1. Cover Letter
2. Detailed resume
3. Name and contact information for three professional references
4. A professional writing sample authored by the applicant

During interview, candidates will be required to provide a 5-10 minute
oral presentation.

Please submit the above information to:
Doug Vincent-Lang
333 Raspberry Road
Anchorage, AK 99518

Phone: 907-267-2339
Fax: 907-267-2464
E-Mail: Douglas_Vincent-Lang [at] fishgame.state.ak.us

Application Deadline: Monday, 14 June 2004

For a full position description and application details, please go to:
http://notes3.state.ak.us/wa/postapps.nsf/1035bb3f29758c6589256443
00722fb3/b86aea5a3765cb1f89256e9400760873?OpenDocument

For information on the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve,
please go to:
http://www.habitat.adfg.state.ak.us/geninfo/kbrr/index.html