2024-09-14
Xerces Society Inc
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Portland
Oregon
97201
United States
Description:
JOB TITLE: Plant-Pollinator Data Specialist
LOCATION: Remote based position, flexible within the United States. Candidates must have a home office location suitable for work purposes, with good internet access, and must work from a city/state location approved by Xerces as their permanent work location.
COMPENSATION: $ 2,812.33 semi-monthly, $67,495 per year
STATUS & SCHEDULE: Full-Time, salaried, exempt position, scheduled to work ~ 40 hours/week.
JOB START DATE: November 1, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 27, 2024
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs
We are committed to creating a more diverse workforce that is welcoming to all employees and the communities we serve. As part of the application process, please be prepared to answer a brief essay question (1,000 characters or less) in which you describe some ways you might help Xerces collaborate with diverse audiences or historically excluded communities in this role.
Xerces is happy to provide accommodations for the job application process if needed. If you need an accommodation to complete the job application process, please email reasonable.accomodation@xerces.org.
JOIN US!
Come join a growing team of conservation professionals at the Xerces Society who are dedicated to protecting some of the world's most important animals. We are seeking a plant or pollinator ecologist to collaborate with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service National Plant Data Team, researchers, and other partners to develop a database of plant-pollinator interactions.
At Xerces, we harness the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the public to implement conservation programs. We take action by helping a wide variety of land managers – from farms to rights-of-ways to public agencies – develop conservation plans for pollinators and beneficial insects, producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training thousands of farmers and land managers to protect and manage habitat for beneficial insects, protecting endangered species and their habitat, and engaging the public to raise awareness about invertebrates found on farms, ranches, forests, prairies, deserts, streams, wetlands, towns and cities. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education, scientific analysis, advocacy, and applied research to conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and fireflies.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
The Plant-Pollinator Data Specialist, in collaboration with the NRCS National Plant Data Team, will lead an effort to update existing and create new plant-pollinator data sets and integrate them into the PLANTS Database, one of USDA's most visited websites and a resource for conservation planners, as well as researchers and the general public. The Specialist will be coordinating with ongoing efforts conducted by other federal agencies, academic researchers, as well as other entities. The compiled dataset will be available for download by the public, researchers, and government agencies.
The data specialist will also collaborate with other Xerces staff to analyze, interpret, and visualize existing internal data, and provide expertise on methods for monitoring and designing research projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Xerces Society Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist (Great Plains and Midwest Region), and in collaboration with NRCS National Plant Data Team, the Plant-Pollinator Data Specialist will:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED
PREFERRED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Be able to perform the following with reasonable breaks and/or reasonable accommodations:
BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package including; thirteen paid holidays, paid time off accrued starting at a rate of 1.73 hours for every 30 hours of pay (15 days per year for a 40 hour/week schedule), medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, the option to participate in a pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, short-term disability insurance where not provided under state law, long-term disability insurance, participation in a 401k retirement program with employer contribution match upon meeting eligibility requirements, and a flexible work environment.
MORE INFORMATION: For more information on the Xerces Society and our programs, please see our website: www.xerces.org
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All applications must be submitted via our application website at: xerces.org/jobs
TERMS: The Xerces Society is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
MUTUAL ARBITRATION: Xerces policies require that employees accept a binding mutual arbitration agreement and process for dispute resolution as an alternative to a jury/trial process. Acceptance of the agreement is a condition of employment, and candidates are offered a position with a minimum of 72 hours to
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Xerces Society is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
PRIORITY REFERRAL OF PROTECTED VETERANS
We request priority referral of protected veterans for all openings with our organization. In order to be considered for employment, all applicants for employment with Xerces Society, apply through our Job Board. When referring or being referred as a candidate, including protected veterans, please refer them to this applicant site; xerces.org/jobs
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