Internal/External Wildlife Field Operations Coordinator (SPECIALIST, E.H.&S. II)
This position is located in: Wildlife Health Center and is not represented by a union. Working hours: Monday-Friday,8am-5pm. The Wildlife Health Center (WHC) is a self-supporting unit within the School of Veterinary Medicine dedicated to balancing the needs of people, wildlife and the environment. It administers high-profile wildlife/conservation programs and, on an ongoing basis, responds to emerging wildlife health/conservation issues and current wildlife research concerns. The OWCN (www.owcn.org) is a legislatively mandated program that strives to ensure that wildlife exposed to petroleum products in the environment receive the best achievable treatment by ensuring access to facilities, trained staff, and volunteers maintained in a constant state of readiness in California.
General Responsibilities: Coordinate wildlife field operations during oil spill response. Engage in research activities to ensure ’best achievable treatment’ of oiled wildlife and to enhance our knowledge of the biology and ecology of wildlife at risk of oil exposure, assist with teaching and public service activities and oversee the possible use of volunteers in the field for search and collection activities.
Specific Duties:
1) Wildlife Field Operations During Oil Spill Response: Provide essential oversight and management of oiled wildlife field operations (recovery and transportation of oiled wildlife to stabilization and/or primary care facilities) during oil spill response. Act as the lead OWCN representative managing multiple field teams during emergency responses. Responsibilities will include: Arriving at the spill location within 12 hours of being notified to respond; providing direction and oversight of the wildlife response operation as it relates to field activities, supervision of all personnel and volunteers engaged in search and collection of oiled wildlife; making decisions and recommendations regarding wildlife recovery and staffing needs. Ensure that teams and/or volunteers wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when collecting contaminated wildlife. Comply with policy and procedure regarding the correct disposal of hazardous waste at the stabilization site. With the OWCN Volunteer Coordinator, ensure that volunteers know and adhere to the Volunteer Guidance Manual and that volunteers act within the Incident Command Structure. Must be able to work within the Incident Command System. Interacts and liaisons with a diverse group of individuals and agencies including the Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, US Geological Survey, National Park Service, State Parks, local governments and law enforcement, the responsible party, wildlife rehabilitation organizations, and volunteers. Manage all OWCN field equipment during spills. Provide daily wildlife recovery summaries which include daily cost accounting. Prepare a wildlife recovery report for the OWCN Director immediately following the conclusion of the oil spill response.
2) Spill Response Preparedness: During non-spill periods, develop and exercise the OWCN’s recovery and transportation capacity and readiness. Work with OWCN response staff to develop comprehensive capture plans for all species and regions of California at risk for spills. Write essential guidance documents for wildlife professionals and management agency personnel involved with oil spill response that detail safe and effective capture techniques. Identify appropriate personnel to staff capture and transport positions during spill events. Acquire and maintain field equipment and supplies and identify and implement improvements to existing field methods. Participate in response drills and exercises with industry and agency partners to test current plans. Oversee OWCN field operations training for staff and volunteers, which includes, development and updating the curriculum and provision of appropriate health and safety training. Provide leadership for field activities training sessions, including coordination of instructors, venues and teaching materials. Travel to various locations to convene and/or participate in training sessions. Actively identify and recruit appropriate and interested wildlife professional organizations that could play a critical role in the field operations of the OWCN during oil spill response. This may include coordinating and leading regional meetings throughout California to enlist new participants and attending regional scientific and environmental meetings to represent the OWCN. Provide direction for the field applications to the volunteer program to ensure that an appropriate number of OWCN participant organization staff and volunteers are trained to respond during a spill event.
3) Research: Perform collaborative and independent research that informs best achievable oiled wildlife response in California. In conjunction with the OWCN Program Director, help design and conduct post-release monitoring studies of wildlife rehabilitated during spill response. Develop and test strategies for increasing the efficiency of oiled wildlife field activities. Make recommendations for ongoing research to address the needs of wildlife affected by petroleum products. Help conduct field capture activities on an as-needed basis for other OWCN/WHC researchers. Engage in collaborative and independent service-directed applied research.
4) Outreach: Develop outreach materials on oil spill /disaster preparedness, emergency response management, and wildlife field techniques. This program should include the development of educational materials about oil spills and chemical pollution of the marine environment and highlight practical applications of OWCN supported response and research. Represent the Wildlife Health Center and Oiled Wildlife Care Network at various local, national and international meetings. Serve as liaison with wildlife professionals, the scientific community, the general public and numerous state and federal agencies including personal and telephone consultations, lectures, workshops and seminars on wildlife methodology and research.
Application Process: Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process (Position #10260) or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, or on the Internet: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp . For additional information call: (530) 752-1760 or TDD Line: (530) 752-7140. UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Full position description can be found at http://jobs.hr.ucdavis.edu/jm/PositionDescriptionView?id=10260.
Posted 24 April 2008
Assistant Veterinarian in Zoological Medicine and Surgery
Global Health Programs
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, NY
The Global Health Programs Division of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announces an opening for an Assistant Veterinarian in Zoological Medicine and Surgery. The position is based at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, with services also performed at the Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium, all located in New York City. These zoos and the aquarium consist of animal collections of over 19,000 individuals of over 1300 species which provides a varied and large patient caseload. The successful applicant will participate in all phases and aspects of zoo medicine and surgery as well as clinical practice (preventative and therapeutic medicine and surgery, quarantine and preshipment procedures, anesthesia, assisting in writing and implementing protocols), and will share on-call, weekend, and holiday duties as necessary.
This full-time position provides competitive salary and benefits. Applicants must have a DVM, VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in New York state, USDA accreditation, DEA licensure, and ability to work in the United States are required. Additional prerequisites include at least two years of practical clinical experience in the veterinary care of non-domestic species. An internship or residency in zoological, avian, wildlife, or aquatic animal medicine and specialty board certification (ACZM or ABVP) or eligibility desirable.
Application deadline is 1 June 2008. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation and professional school transcripts. Email submission of letter of interest and curriculum vitae is preferred. Submit application materials to:
Mr. David Meyer
Human Resources
Wildlife Conservation Society
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
recruitment@wcs.org
Equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V.
Posted 21 April 2008
Assistant Field Veterinarian
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Field Veterinarian – Asia (Cambodia)
REPORTS TO: Regional Field Veterinarian – Asia (M. Gilbert)
DIRECTLY COORDINATES AND SUPERVISES: Technicians and Assistants
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Wildlife Conservation Society, a U.S. based international organization, seeks candidates to assist in coordinating and advising a program of avian influenza surveillance in wild birds, under an initiative funded through the National Institute of Health and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This initiative will build a system of health monitoring with a focus on avian influenza that will expand understanding of pathogen prevalence and dynamics in wild birds, both free-flying and in the wildlife trade.
This work will contribute information to the wild bird Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance (GAINS) program led by the Wildlife Conservation Society. GAINS provides technical support and leadership in surveillance of wild birds for avian influenza by expanding operational understanding of viral strains and transmission of influenza viruses and improving dissemination of information to all levels of the U.S. Government, international governments and organizations, international partners, and the private sector.
The program requires a veterinarian for field-based activities who would be responsible for helping the WCS Regional Veterinarian to implement program priorities and approaches; oversee training and biological monitoring efforts; communicate with NGOs, governmental organization and with other institutions. This position is based in Southeast Asia, with extensive international travel.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian to develop health monitoring components into existing WCS conservation programs, which will involve collaboration with WCS Global Conservation Programs and other WCS entities
- To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in developing new surveillance programs through novel partnerships;
- To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in training field biologists to handle wildlife and collect biological samples;
- To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in training foreign professionals in wildlife health issues;
- To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in advising foreign governments on wildlife health and management issues;
- To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in providing veterinary services to field conservation projects;
- To give direct oversight to research assistants on all aspects of field sampling and operations related to the field sampling for AI research.
- To assist the Regional Field Veterinarian in conducting research on wildlife health as time allows;
- To provide complete and regular reports to Regional Field Veterinarian as required by funding agencies and sources
- To contribute scientific and lay publications regarding wildlife health and conservation;
- To participate in public speaking, public relations work, and fund raising activities;
- To contribute to, enlarge, and uphold the Society’s policies toward the Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped, and other protected groups.
Required education, experience, etc.
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
- 3 years experience in working with non-domestic species
- Foreign language skills
- The willingness to work in complex traditional and diverse cultural settings
- The willingness to work flexible hours that may include weekends and public holidays.
- An ability to adapt approaches to local cultures and project situation, while maintaining a high professional standard
If you are interested in this position, please send a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to:
Human Resources Department
Wildlife Conservation Society
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10460
recruitment@wcs.org
posted 16 April 2008
Peace Corps is Seeking Environmental Professionals!
Are you looking for a different way to share information and educate others about the environment while living and working in a developing nation? Peace Corps may be the answer. Founded by President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps was created to provide education and technical training to citizens of other countries and to foster cross‑cultural exchange. Since 1961, over 190,000 Volunteers have served in 139 countries around the world. Peace Corps is looking for environmental professionals who are interested in new and challenging opportunities or considering alternatives to traditional retirement.
Volunteers work in local communities to create sustainable environmentally focused projects varying from potable water systems to community recycling and reforestation programs. The education and professional background of volunteers includes: biologists, engineers, foresters, as well as educators and park administrators. Volunteers come from all walks of life but every one shares in their dedication to the environment and improving the lives of others.
Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment and provides a living allowance, full medical and dental care, transportation to and from the assigned country, as well as readjustment funds on completion of service.
Immerse yourself in a new culture and have the experience of a lifetime working with others. For more information on the Peace Corps, and opportunities focused on the environment, click here or copy and paste the link below into your web browser.
www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.env&cid=wda
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