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Fall 2008 Merriam-Powell Newsletter Now Available!
The newest issue of the Merriam-Powell newsletter is now available online. Featured stories include:

• EnGGen: Environmental Genetics & Genomics Lab
• Undergraduate Studies on the C. Hart Merriam Elevation Gradient
• Colorado Plateau Biodiversity Center
• New & Ongoing Merriam-Powell Projects

Web Position Available at MPCER!
See job descriptions for more information.

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Announcements:

1. Merriam-Powell Seminar Series Upcoming Speakers
2. Biology Department Lecture Series Upcoming Speakers
3. Partnership for Recycling Education: The status of recycling in northern Arizona
4. Upcoming Workshop: Interview Techniques for CEFNS Students
5. Career Fair for Students in the College of Engineering, Forestry, and the Natural Sciences
6. National Public Lands Day: Volunteers Needed!
7. National Wildlife Federation Campus Fellowships: Apply Now
8. Registration Open for the Symposium on the Ecology of Plague and its Effects on Wildlife; Fort Collins, CO; November 4-6, 2008
9. Symposium: Student Research in Plant Biology & Conservation, November 1, Chicago, IL

Jobs & Internships:

1. Web Developer – Merriam Powell Center – Flagstaff, AZ
2. Practicum Internship – Coconino County Sustainable Building Program – Flagstaff, AZ
3. Biotech: Vegetation Sampling – Northern Arizona University – Zion National Park
4. Postdoctoral Research Associate: Ecology – Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ
5. Assistant District Forester – Colorado State University – Longmont, CO
6. Education Specialist: Avian Ecology in Schools – Tracy Aviary – Salt Lake City, UT
7. Graduate Opportunity: Forest Ecosystems & Insect Outbreaks – University of Idaho – Moscow, ID
8. MS/PhD Graduate Student Assistantships in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry - Department of Ecosystem & Conservation Sciences, University of Montana - Missoula, MT
9. Fort Hood Program Director – The Nature Conservancy – Fort Hood, TX
10. Avian Forest Ecologist – PRBO Conservation Science – Sierra Nevada of California
11. Desert Biologist / Ecologist – Tetra Tech, Inc. – Western Mojave Desert, CA

Announcements   Announcements   Announcements

Merriam-Powell Seminar Series Upcoming Speakers
All lectures are held in the Biology Building, room 328; Fridays, 12:30 – 2:00 pm

• September 26: Ben Duval, “Complex Ecological Stoichiometry and Ecosystem Processes”
• October 3: Katie Stumpf, “Modeling bird-habitat relationships in Ponderosa Pine forests”

Biology Lecture Series Upcoming Speakers
Seminars are on Thursdays in the Wettaw Building Auditorium at 3:45pm. A pre-seminar reception is held in the Biology Lobby (Bldg 21) at 3:15pm. Post-seminar receptions are often held at Beaver Street Brewery at 5:00 pm. Please send questions, corrections and additions to: gery.allan@nau.edu

• September 18: Dr. Manny Azizi, “Gears, Springs, and the Functual Significance of Muscle Architecture.”
• September 25: Dr. Kenneth Cole, “Revisiting Old Plant Collections Made by Even Older Packrats Illumninate Future Climate Drive Ecosystem Dynamics on the Colorado Plateau.”

Partnership for Recycling Education
Merriam-Powell has joined forces with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff and Willowbend Environmental Education Center creating the Partnership for Recycling Education to coordinate regional recycling education and outreach in northern Arizona. The goal of these programs is to increase recycling rates and decrease contamination of recyclables in landfills.

To learn about the project and to discover how recycling works at NAU, please visit recycling.nau.edu.

Upcoming Workshop: Interviewing Techniques for CEFNS Students
September 17th @ at 4 PM in Engineering (Bldg. 69) Room 101
Refreshments will be provided
RSVP to Graylynn.Hudson@nau.edu
For more information, visit http://www.cefns.nau.edu/students/CareerServices.shtml

Career Fair for Students in the College of Engineering, Forestry, and the Natural Sciences
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
12:00 – 4:00 pm; University Field House
For more information, visit http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Orgs/ACENS/career-fair.php

National Public Lands Day: Volunteers Needed!
September 27, 2008
National Public Lands Day began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers, and in 2007, there were 110,000 volunteers at 1,300 sites in all 50 states working with 8 federal agencies. This annual event continues the tradition begun by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933-1942 to preserve and protect America’s natural heritage. This is an opportunity for NAU students to learn more about critical environmental and natural resource issues, improve public lands for outdoor recreation, and build campus-community partnerships. Each participant will receive a free pass to one of America’s national parks for volunteering on a project

Click here for more details.

National Wildlife Federation Campus Fellowship: Apply Now!
National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions.

Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to college undergraduate and graduate students working with other members of the faculty, staff, or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. These projects could include energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, greener transportation plans, installation of clean energy technology on campus, purchasing of clean energy, food systems, habitat restoration and plantings, etc. Special emphasis is placed on selecting projects from schools where a student has recommendations from a team of faculty, staff, or other students that can provide support and are already working on or are interested in working on campus-wide climate action.

NWF Campus Ecology Fellows will be encouraged to work with the administration to develop a climate action plan with the support of their advisor and verifier. The climate action plan should include strategies to help meet tangible reduction goals. The plan should also include steps to measure current emissions on campus, steps to reduce emissions on campus, and steps to adopt policies on campus addressing practices that can reduce emissions.

NWF Fellowships allow students to pursue their vision of an ecologically sustainable future through tangible projects to confront global warming on campus and in the community. Fellows gain practical experience in the conservation field and first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in successful conservation efforts.

In addition to joining the national network of current and alumni NWF Campus Ecology Fellows, students also receive a modest grant, project support, recognition of their accomplishments and other perks. Campus and community members benefit from the fellow's assistance with the research, design, and implementation of projects that produce measurable results to help educate on global warming impacts and solutions.

For more information, please visit http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/fellowships/index.cfm

Symposium: Student Research in Plant Biology & Conservation, November 1, Chicago, IL

REMINDER: Abstracts are being accepted. Deadline is Oct. 1, 2008.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to host the second annual Student Research in Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium, especially for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research. While the presenters are all students, faculty members and all those interested in plant biology are encouraged to attend. This will be a day-long event providing students with an early opportunity to present their research to colleagues. It is a wonderful chance for students with related interests and concerns to learn about the research of others, make contacts, and present their own work in a collegial and low-stress environment. The event will close with our invited keynote speaker, Sir Peter Crane.

For more information visit:
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/school/symposia/symposia_SRPBC.php

Any questions should be directed to
Nyree Zerega
Director of Graduate Program
Plant Biology and Conservation
http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu
Chicago Botanic Garden
E-mail: mnzerega@chicagobotanic.org
Phone: 847-835-6916

Registration Open for the Symposium on the Ecology of Plague and its Effects on Wildlife; Fort Collins, CO; November 4-6, 2008

Registration is now open for the ?Symposium on the Ecology of Plague and its Effects on Wildlife.? This meeting will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado, 4-6 November 2008.

For more information, please see http://www.fort.usgs.gov/Plague/

A general agenda for the meeting is now posted at http://www.fort.usgs.gov/Plague/Agenda.asp

To register, please go to http://www.fort.usgs.gov/Plague/Registration.asp Registration is $175 before September 26, 2008 and $190 thereafter.

Contact Information:
Laura E. Ellison
Ecologist
U. S. Geological Survey
Fort Collins Science Center
2150 Centre Avenue, Bldg C
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8118
Phone: (970) 226-9494
FAX: (970) 226-9230
Email: ellisonl@usgs.gov
http://www.fort.usgs.gov/

Jobs & Internships    Jobs & Internships

Web Developer – Merriam Powell Center – Flagstaff, AZ

The Merriam Powell Center for Environmental Research develops and maintains scores of websites that focus on environmental research, education and stewardship. We are seeking a highly motivated student or part-time person for website development and maintenance.

Successful candidates must be:
• Proficient in Dreamweaver CS3 (familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites)
• Experience working with JavaScript and ASP.NET and advanced web design is preferred
• Able to work efficiently & productively with little direct supervision;
• Motivated to understand the sites’ content and develop an innovative on-line presence.
• Willing to increase his or her knowledge of pertinent software.

The person will be responsible for performing day-to-day site maintenance on 15+ web sites, quality-control for content, developing and/or maintaining small web applications, and advising staff on how to best optimize their content for online deployment.

$12-$14 per hour (DOE); 15 - 30 hours / week

To apply or for more information, send an e-mail expressing your interest to Neil.Cobb@nau.edu.

Practicum Internship – Coconino County Sustainable Building Program – Flagstaff, AZ

If helping to encourage, educate and support sustainable building and development locally sounds interesting to you, then an internship with the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program (CCSBP) is a great way to get involved.

Each internship is approximately 10 hours a week. Two positions available.

Responsibilities include:

• Event planning for: The One Community Sustainable Living Lecture Series, Solar/Sustainable Home/Building Tours, workshops, seminars and the Sustainable Living Fair
• Recording minutes for the Sustainable Building Citizen’s Advisory Committee
• Assisting with sub-committees such as: the sustainable building resource directory, sustainable building checklists and sustainable building resources.
• Maintaining the program’s website (training provided),
• Maintaining the CCSBP weekly email announcements
• Updating the Program displays, as well as helping to expand the displays to other locations across Coconino County.

Since the County’s adoption of the Program in April of 2003, the CCSBP has increasingly become a resource on sustainable building and development for the citizens of Coconino County and City of Flagstaff. By promoting sustainable building practices, the Program is encouraging a reduction of waste and resource consumption both locally and globally. As an intern for the CCSBP, you will be directly involved with the rapidly growing and exciting field of sustainable building and development.

To get more information about the program and internship possibilities
Contact: Coconino County Sustainable Building Program Manager, Amanda Acheson at
aacheson@coconino.az.gov or (928) 679-8853

Biotech: Vegetation Sampling – Northern Arizona University – Zion National Park

DESCRIPTION:
Northern Arizona University is looking to hire 2-3 bio-techs to work in Zion National Park this fall. Technicians will work on a small crew sampling vegetation within the Dakota Hill Complex Fire. This site was treated at a landscape level with the herbicide Plateau in an attempt to reduce the invasion of Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum).
Duties will include identifying plants to species, collecting unknown species for later identification with the aid of keys (i.e. Utah Flora), performing a variety of vegetation sampling techniques, soil collection, accurately recording data on datasheets, and collection of photo points.

A certain degree of fitness and possession of a positive attitude are necessary. Field work will involve long hours of standing, bending, walking and hiking over rugged, steep terrain. Extreme temperatures and weather conditions are possible and exposure is a concern as we will be working in burned areas with little or no canopy cover. Positions open until filled.

COMPENSATION:
Pay will be $9-14 per hr depending upon experience.

TRAVEL AND LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS:
Employees will be responsible for travel to Zion National Park (unless traveling from Flagstaff, AZ). Employee vehicles will be left in a safe location in Zion Canyon, and employees will be transported to a location near the site using a university vehicle. We will then backpack into a backcountry campground in Zion National Park, where we will be camping for the duration of the field sessions. Personal camping gear and food for meals is to be supplied by the individual.

TIMELINE:
The work will consist of two to three eight day sessions, with 6 days off in between. The approximate start date for the first session is October 2nd and will run through October 9th. The next session will begin October 16th and run through October 23rd. Dependent upon remaining workload, there is a possible extension of the 2nd session or a 3rd session for those interested. This time may include additional field work or office work (data entry, plant id).

QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one qualified botanist very familiar with the plants of Southern Utah. Previous botanical field experience is desired for the additional positions, however this is not a requirement. Due to the backcountry location of these sites, an adequate level of fitness is required for hiking in personal gear as well as some crew equipment. There may be additional days of hiking collected soil, biomass, and equipment out of the field.

CONTACT:
If you are interested in working in the backcountry on the Dakota Hill Complex, please send an e-mail to Marybeth at zioncheatgrass@yahoo.com and include a statement of interest and a resume with references.

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Ecology – Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ

Ecologist Postdoctoral Research Associate Position

The Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) project at Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology. The position involves development of a research project that fits within ongoing research in CAP LTER; participation in long-term monitoring and experiments; analysis and write-up of long-term data; and publication of research papers. Qualified applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. within three years or less from the time of appointment and must have demonstrated research experience in population, community, or ecosystem ecology. Specific research expertise related to urban or human-dominated ecosystems is preferred. Also desired are interdisciplinary education or research training and a record of research publication.

Position begins spring 2009 and is for one year with the possibility for renewal of an additional year. Send cover letter explaining interest in the position and relevant expertise; curriculum vitae; the name, phone number, and e-mail addresses of three references; and publication copies (no more than three) to Marcia Nation, CAP LTER Project Manager, Global Institute of Sustainability, PO Box 875402, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-5402 marcia.nation@asu.edu. Materials due November 30, 2008. For inquiries, please contact Marcia Nation at 480-965-7951 or by e-mail. Position contingent upon funding.

Assistant District Forester – Colorado State University – Longmont, CO

Minimum Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in a natural resource management curriculum is required. A bachelor's degree in forestry from an accredited school of forestry is preferred. A bachelor's degree in another natural resource field may be considered. For example the following degrees may be considered: wildlife management, outdoor recreation, range management, ecology, biology, agroforestry, and/or arboriculture
• Three years of experience in forestry with increasing program management and supervisory responsibility is required
• Successful applicants must have a valid Colorado driver's license or ability to acquire one upon employment
• Successful applicants must have the ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicles, forestry machinery/equipment, and tools
• Applicants must also be able to do strenuous, outdoor work in all of Colorado's weather conditions
• The Assistant District Forester must be willing to live within District boundaries and/or a 45 minute commute from the Boulder District office
• Applicants must be available for long days, evenings, and weekend service as well as overnight travel
Preferred Qualifications: Currently have a Red Card, or have the ability to obtain a Red Card at National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualifications of Firefighter Type 1 or above.
Employment Status: Appointment will be as a full-time Colorado State University Administrative-Professional
Please see: http://csfs.colostate.edu/employment.htm for full details concerning this position announcement.
Additional Information: Questions about this position can be referred to Ann Randall at arandall@lamar.colostate.edu or 970.491.7534.

Education Specialist: Avian Ecology in Schools – Tracy Aviary – Salt Lake City, UT

Description:
The Education Department at Tracy Aviary seeks a mature, highly motivated and experienced educator to join its Education Team. Our Education Specialists work to advance the Aviary’s new place-based AVES Project (Avian Ecology in Schools), using the study of birds as the window to science and our environment.

Work involves library research, curriculum writing and teaching for formal and non-formal, on-site and off-site programs with youth, teachers and the general public.

Salary range: $24,000–28,000, based on experience.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in education, natural resources, environmental studies, conservation, biology, zoology or related field from an approved college or university
• Demonstrated interest in a career in the field of Education
• Proficient in word processing, layout and editing
• Effective in working well collaboratively and managing time efficiently
• Highly motivated and innovative, well organized, eager to take on new tasks and meet commitments

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: September 15, 2008

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: Salary range: $24,000–28,000, based on experience. Health & Dental Insurance

Application Procedure:
Applications are being accepted immediately. No telephone calls please. Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Bruce Thompson, Director of Education, at brucet@tracyaviary.org or via US mail at:

Graduate Opportunity: Forest Ecosystem and Insect Outbreaks – University of Idaho – Moscow, ID

Funding is available for an M.S. or Ph.D. student in the area of forest ecosystems and insect outbreaks. Possible research topics include using lidar remote sensing to quantify beetle disturbance impacts to forest carbon stocks and determining the effects of climate change on recent bark beetle outbreaks. The student will participate in a statewide interdisciplinary research project addressing climate change in Idaho. Candidates will have a background in geography, ecology, entomology, biogeosciences, or a related field. Desired qualifications include a quantitative background and an interest in fieldwork in mountainous regions of Idaho. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or the Environmental Science Program (www.uidaho.edu/envs). The position provides salary support of $22,000-25,500 annually for two years plus health insurance, tuition, and fees. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke@uidaho.edu). Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome.

MS/PhD Graduate Student Assistantships in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology and
Biogeochemistry - Department of Ecosystem & Conservation Sciences, University of Montana - Missoula, MT

Up to two graduate assistantships are available to prospective students interested in investigating terrestrial ecosystem ecology and/or soil biogeochemical cycling at the University of Montana in Missoula (http://www.umt.edu). Students will be encouraged to contribute to ongoing research in tropical rain forest ecosystems, or to develop original projects in local and/or regional ecosystems. Aspiring Ph.D. students interested in pursuing research in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

i) the effects of global environmental change on soil carbon cycling,
nutrient cycling and ecosystem processes; ii) links between microbial community structure and soil biogeochemical processes; or iii) the relationships between aboveground and belowground diversity and ecosystem processes. Motivated students with prior experience using molecular microbiological techniques will be given especially strong consideration.

Applicants should have a strong record of academic excellence, prior field and/or laboratory experience, and a demonstrated interest in soils, ecosystems or microbiological research. Student support will include a combination of teaching/research assistantships, a stipend (~ $16,000/year for MS students and $19,000/year for PhD students) and a tuition waiver. Positions will begin in the fall of 2009.

To apply: Please email the following application materials (as one document) to Cory Cleveland at cory.cleveland@umontana.edu:

1. current resume or CV, including GPA and test scores (if available);
2. letter of interest, including research interests, professional goals and prior experience;
3. contact information, including Email addresses, of three potential references.

For more information on the Soil Biogeochemistry Lab at UMT, please visit
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/biogeochemistry, and for more information on the
Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences or the College of Forestry
& Conservation, please see: http://www.cfc.umt.edu.

Fort Hood Program Director – The Nature Conservancy – Fort Hood, TX

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Fort Hood Program Director directs staff conducting research, management and monitoring activities at Fort Hood, Texas, under a Cooperative Agreement between the Department of Defense and The Nature Conservancy. The project is focused on Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo ecology, fire management and research, and vegetation studies. The Program Director will serve as the primary point of contact between the Conservancy and Fort Hood command and natural-resource personnel. The Program Director directly supervises 8 full-time staff, who manage another 7 full-time staff and 20 to 40 seasonal field biologists and habitat management technicians. Administers and manages a budget exceeding $1.5 million annually. The Program Director manages contracts, develops project budgets, scopes of work, and cooperative agreement amendments and oversees timely completion of project reports.
The Program Director assists in research proposal development and review and will facilitate publication of research findings in peer reviewed journals and in other appropriate technical or popular publications.

Duties include the following functions:

• Defines conservation priorities for the Fort Hood project in collaboration with local Department of Defense staff
• Leads and manages team which supports and improves conservation efforts
• Negotiates complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect natural communities
• Builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field
• Develops key partnerships with public and private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices
• Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools and frameworks to address the natural system needs
• Engages local community support for local conservation efforts
• Develops and implements conservation strategies

BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

HOW TO APPLY
Visit nature.org/careers and apply by September 30, 2008.

Avian Forest Ecologist – PRBO Conservation Science – Sierra Nevada of California

AVIAN FOREST ECOLOGIST needed to oversee the design and initial implementation of an avian monitoring program on ten National Forests in the Sierra Nevada of California. The responsibilities of this position will include 1) collaborating with the US Forest Service and senior PRBO staff to design a monitoring program for five avian management indicator species, 2) hiring and supervising a field crew for the pilot year of the program, and 3) conducting preliminary analyses of these data to evaluate the study design and make recommendations for long-term monitoring. The successful candidate will work well with people, have a background in avian ecology, strong quantitative skills, and have experience managing field crews. Quantitative skills should include knowledge of study design, occupancy modeling, and GIS applications. Field skills should include familiarity with avian point counts and working in remote conditions. The candidate will need to be able to work effectively with forest service personnel to select study sites. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for hiring and supervising a field crew of approximately 10 people. PhD. preferred, but MS with applicable work experience will also be considered. Applications are due by 31 October 2008. Applications will include letter of interest and a CV (including contacts of three references). For more information or to apply, please contact Ryan Burnett (rburnett@prbo.org). A full job description is available at: http://www.prbo.org/cms/404#AvainForestEcol

Desert Biologist / Ecologist – Tetra Tech, Inc. – Western Mojave Desert, CA

Desert Biologist/Ecologist
Location: Western Mojave Desert, CA
Job Level: Staff or Senior Scientist
Employment Status: Full-Time (Regular)

Responsibilities:
Tetra Tech, Inc. (www.tetratech.com), a full service environmental sciences consulting firm, seeks a Biologist/Ecologist to provide support for our expanding operations in the Western Mojave Desert. The person will be based in the Lancaster/Palmdale California area. Primary duties will be to work with a team of other scientists conducting a diverse array of biological investigations at locations throughout southern California, particularly the Mojave Desert. Regular duties will involve both field and office work. The field work will involve biological sampling of Mojave Desert flora and fauna, conducting Phase I site assessments, and other field related duties. The office work shall involve the review and manipulation of environmental data sets, preparation of biological reports and site assessments, and assisting with computer modeling and statistical analysis of data sets, and assisting senior project managers with other aspects of biological/ecological investigations and project planning. Candidates with experience conducting and preparing Biological Assessments, Resource Management Plans, NEPA/CEQA documents, and Ecological Risk Assessments are encouraged to apply. Please note, this position requires a commitment to travel and conduct field work within the Mojave Desert Region.

Experience Requirements:
Minimum of two years direct and relevant experience required, preferably within a consulting environment. Must have experience writing and reviewing environmental reports as well as preparing and analyzing environmental data. Experience and knowledge of Mojave Desert flora and fauna is required. Additional consideration will be given to those candidates with experience/permits for handling special status species. Experience working on DoD installations is considered a plus. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, comfortable working with limited supervision, and be able to meet and manage deadlines. Candidates must clearly state in their application materials how they meet or exceed these essential requirements.

Skills Requirements:
Knowledge of IBM-compatible computers and Microsoft Office suite of programs. Must have direct experience an excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must have ability and skills to efficiently work in front of a computer workstation for considerable periods of time. Experience with statistical, GIS, and graphics software is considered a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Education Requirements:
B.S. or M.S. in Biology/Ecology or a related field is required.

Relocation Assistance: Negotiable

Fax or e-mail resume to: Tetra Tech, Inc., Attn.: Rhonda Carlisle, 3746 Mount Diablo Blvd., Suite 300, Lafayette, CA 94549. Fax: 925-283-0780.
Email: mrhonda.carlisle@tetratech.com

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