Physician - Cardiology - Invasive jobs in Lansing, MI

DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, grant-funded position housed at the Ingham Conservation District with a service area covering Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Ionia Counties. The candidate will work 40 hours per week during normal business hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend hours for meetings and special events.

JOB DUTIES

• Primary Point of Contact for the Mid-Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA)
• Coordinate CISMA meetings, outreach activities and events with the CISMA Steering Committee and over 35 project partners
• Promote the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program and fulfill MISGP grant deliverables
• Maintain a Working List of Regional Invasive Species, Strategic Plan and other CISMA guidance documents in collaboration with the Mid-Michigan CISMA Steering Committee
• Work closely with a seasonal Invasive Species Strike Team on treatment activities
• Utilize the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network reporting system
• Travel, and occasionally stay overnight in lodging, for field work and/or meetings
• Communicate successfully with partners and the public via events, written articles and social media
• Maintain the Mid-Michigan CISMA webpage (www.inghamconservation.com/mm-cisma)
• Organize and facilitate regional invasive species training events
• Organize and participate in Invasive Species surveys
• Recruit and maintain volunteers
• Request bids and work with contractors to treat priority invasive species populations
• Track and report project status to the MISGP
• Work closely with the Ingham Conservation District Executive Director to set priorities and track project status
• Provide monthly staff reports to the Ingham Conservation District Board of Directors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Natural Resources or similar program of study
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Familiarity with invasive species found in mid-Michigan and the surrounding region
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications and Facebook
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to complete and/or maintain Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
• Identifying, managing and treating invasive species
• Organizing and leading education and outreach activities
• Managing and completing reports for grant funded projects/programs
• GIS mapping
• Grant writing
• Experience with webpage editing, Twitter and Instagram
• Social media content creation (e.g. Canva)

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate of $20.00 - $22.50 per hour, plus benefits and mileage. Rate commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit a cover letter, résumé and three references via email to Taylor Slear at info@inghamconservation.com. Position will remain posted until filled. If you have questions, contact info@inghamconservation.com. No phone calls please. Visit www.inghamconservation.com for more information about the Ingham Conservation District and its programs.

CONDITIONS OF ANNOUNCEMENT - The Ingham Conservation District reserves the right to make changes to the content of this position announcement without notification and may at any time withdraw the announcement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Candidates will be considered without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person