"Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager"

This position will play a critical role in protecting the Finger Lakes region. The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program Manager will develop and administer programs to support the goals of the Finger Lakes Institute and the Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. AIS programs will address the prevention, monitoring, and treatment of aquatic invasive species across the 17-county Finger Lakes PRISM region in New York. This position will serve as a regional expert AIS by providing technical and scientific support to partners. An ideal applicant has a strong scientific background and can synergize Finger Lakes PRISM programming with regional and statewide priorities. Applicants should be able to identify relevant AIS issues and subsequently collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data to address those issues. This position will work closely with Finger Lakes PRISM and FLI staff to deliver multidisciplinary, integrated programming that benefits the Finger Lakes Watershed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead fieldwork efforts of at least two seasonal technicians
• Develop and supervise projects that address regional AIS priorities including ecological surveys, chemical and mechanical treatment, and restoration
• Analyze and evaluate program data to support adaptive approaches AIS management
• Report data internally and to partners regionally and statewide
• Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings to coordinate AIS efforts with diverse partners
• Supervise, implement, and report for grants and contracts held by Hobart and William Smith Colleges that support AIS management
• Support AIS education and outreach efforts including workshops, trainings, tabling, and more
• Coordinate program efforts with FLI staff

OTHER INFORMATION:

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The position is based out of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. The Finger Lakes PRISM is one of eight PRISMs supported via funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund as administered by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Annual Salary is $64,000.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental- or conservation-related field, master's degree preferred
• Understanding of current issues surrounding aquatic invasive species
• Ability to utilize data to communicate through presentations, social media, and authored materials, including technical reports, to broad audiences, including the public, industry professionals, government and agency officials, and scientists
• Experience with timely planning and reporting on field-based programs and projects
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow timelines
• Ability to work in groups and across fields effectively
• Familiarity with tools including ArcGIS products, MS Office suite; experience with R preferred.
• Familiarity with statistical and analytical methods and tools