Vallier Treehaven Ecologist

Universities of Wisconsin•Tomahawk, WI

19h•$55,000 - $59,000

About The Position

This position contributes to and enhances the Treehaven mission as the College of Natural Resources’ (CNR) center for integrating natural resources education, research, land management and outreach. Overall, this position will develop and implement stewardship, land management, outreach, and academic activities and research that promote and enhance stewardship of the Treehaven property by: Increasing Treehaven’s and the College’s visibility through academic, education, and public outreach. Enhancing CNR’s interdisciplinary conservation and natural resource mission through innovative teaching, professional development and research at Treehaven. Maintaining communication and coordination of planned land management and research activities with Treehaven staff, CNR faculty, Wisconsin Forestry Center staff, the CNR Property Management Committee, and CNR administration. Full position description is available upon request.

Requirements

Master of Science in Natural Resources, Forestry, Ecology, Biology or related field.
Demonstrated abilities and experience in land management and providing educational programming.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Forestry or related natural resource management.
Ability to provide leadership and work independently and within a cooperative team.
Strong demonstrated abilities in personal and public communications, including oral and written forms.

Nice To Haves

Competency in computer use and field computer equipment, including - GIS and other land management or research software (ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, R).
Experience using land management field equipment, including chainsaws, sawmills, and kilns.
Experience developing and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all on-site research by UWSP/CNR faculty, staff and students.
Coordinate all external research requests including National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) and NEON partners.
Serve as principal investigator for ongoing land management research projects at Treehaven (Treehaven burn plots, Oak regeneration experiment, fire science, utility vegetation management).
Hire and supervise CNR students to assist with on-site research projects.
Lead grant writing efforts that support land management and programmatic activities at Treehaven.
Serve as resident ecologist/educator available to assist in teaching Treehaven’s public and school programs related to land management, forestry, and Northwood’s ecology.
Manage the production of maple syrup at Treehaven
Develop/coordinate and implement programming for natural resource focused groups including the Wisconsin Forestry Center.
Develop relationships with WI Department of Natural Resources and other relevant state, tribal, federal agencies/departments, and professional and NGO groups to increase professional development offerings at Treehaven.
Implement, evaluate, and keep updated, the Treehaven Land Management Plan in coordination with the Treehaven Director, CNR property manager and CNR Property Management Committee.
Coordinate all timber sales for Treehaven.
Coordinate and/or conduct Treehaven site surveys and establish ongoing, long-term map databases for forest stands habitat types, roads, recreational trails, and invasive species.
Coordinate UWSP/CNR student and community volunteer days to assist with land management at Treehaven.
Hire, coordinate, and supervise CNR students to assist with land management at Treehaven.
Coordinate trail grooming and road and trail maintenance projects at Treehaven.
Manage Treehaven’s public information communication regarding land management activities, and recreation opportunities to include developing new trail signage and maps.
Coordinate and supervise teaching of the Plant Identification Course (NRES 405) during the CNR Summer Field Experience including supervising the Plant Teaching Assistant (TA) and working with faculty to organize weekly plant walks and the final exam.
Develop new class resources to aid students in plant identification.
Facilitate the integration of new research and natural resources management activities into the summer session.
When/where appropriate teach credit and non-credit courses at Treehaven in land management or other topics to be determined.
Serve on the CNR Property Management Committee and CNR Summer Field Experience Committee.