The ISU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Extension Forestry Specialist II. This position will support extension and outreach needs to a diverse audience primarily targeting urban and suburban homeowners and managers of public areas/parks with an overall focus on urban forestry issues across Iowa (i.e., inventory and valuation, proactive management of invasive species, woodland health management, tree selection, planting, health assessment and maintenance of urban forests/public landscapes).
Responsibilities include providing statewide outreach services while functioning as a member of the forestry team (NREM, ENT, PLPM, and HORT); acting as a liaison to state forestry organizations to help communities and individual landowners develop management plans for EAB-infestations; and monitoring invasive pests. This position will support decisions to reduce and spread treatment costs over several years. Duties will also include assisting forestry researchers and extension faculty with the coordination and delivery of new and continuing research-based educational programs, development of written, audiovisual, and web-based materials, and conservation of existing programs.
The successful candidate for this position will work as part of a team, have excellent organization skills, detail-oriented, and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and budgets. The duties of this position will involve travel and occasional nights and weekends.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree.
Supplemental Required Education and Experience: Degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Sciences or a closely related plant discipline.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience in Urban Forestry, Arboriculture, or Formal Outreach/Extension Programming.
Experience with website content management.
Experience working with diverse audiences.
Experience working with invasive pest management.
Three year term from start date with possibility of renewal.
Department Contact Name: Tammy Porter
Department Contact Phone: 515-294-4772
Department Contact Email: tkporte@iastate.edu
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply to this job” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please emailemployment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Guaranteed Consideration Date: 12/15/2015
Pre-Employment Screening: All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law,ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.
Quick Link: http://www.iastatejobs.com:80/postings/15554
EO Statement: Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
