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Fecha: 09/04/2008 13:44:09
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Título: Curator_of_Herpetology,_NC_Museum_of_Natural_Sciences

NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
9 April 2008

CURATOR OF HERPETOLOGY
NORTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Position: Natural Science Research Curator II
Working Title: Research Curator of Herpetology
Vacancy Number: 4328-0000-0028-153
Salary Grade: 72
Salary Range: $40,071 - $65,566
Hiring Range: $40,071 - $55,050
Department: Environment & Natural Resources
Division: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Type of Appointment: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Closing Date: 17 April 2008

Description of Work

SERVE AS THE RESEARCH CURATOR IN CHARGE OF THE HERPETOLOGY UNIT, WITHIN THE
RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS SECTION. THE POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING
ORIGINAL RESEARCH; OVERSIGHT OF THE AMPHIBIAN, TURTLE, AND REPTILE COLLECTIONS;
PROVIDING EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF HERPETOLOGY AND GENERAL NATURAL HISTORY
TO OTHER SECTIONS OF THE MUSEUM, THE GENERAL PUBLIC,
AND PRIVATE AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS. SERVES AS LIAISON TO OTHER
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS; AND PUBLISHES RESULTS OF COMPETENT
RESEARCH. THE ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE INCLUDES MANAGEMENT OF THE COLLECTION
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT STAFF, RESEARCH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION, BUDGETING OF UNIT OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
APPRAISALS, AND GRANT AND CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT.
PARTICIPATION IN EXHIBIT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT AND
EXECUTION IS EXPECTED. PARTICIPATION IN THE BUILDING DESIGN AND PROGRAM
PLANNING FOR THE MUSEUM'S NATURE RESEARCH CENTER AND AN EXPANSION OF THE
RESEARCH LABORATORY IS ALSO EXPECTED.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

CONSIDERABLE KNOWLEDGE OF ZOOLOGY IN GENERAL, AND SPECIFICALLY OF
HERPETOLOGY IS REQUIRED. DETAILED KNOWLEDGE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SCIENTIFIC
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS OF THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TAXONONIC
STUDIES OF THE CHARACTERISTICS, BEHAVIOR, AND HABITS OF SPECIES OF AMPHIBIANS,
TURTLES, AND REPTILES, AND OF THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES FLORA AND FAUNA
IS ESSENTIAL. THE ABILITY TO CONVERSE AND PRESENT LECTURES ON TOPICS IN AREAS OF
EXPERTISE TO BOTH PROFESSIONALS AND LAYMEN IS EXPECTED. PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL. ABILITY TO OCCASIONALLY LIFT 25 TO 60-POUND
OBJECTS, CONDUCT FIELDWORK UNDER STRENUOUS CIRCUMSTANCES AND WORK IN HOT,
COLD, AND/OR INCLEMENT WEATHER IS EXPECTED. BASIC SKILLS WITH COMPUTERS AND
MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE ARE NEEDED.

Training and Experience Requirements

POSSESSION OF A MASTER'S DEGREE IN BIOLOGY, ZOOLOGY, OR A SCIENCE CURRICULM
RELATED TO AREA OF EXPERTISE AND THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SPECIALTY AREA;
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

PREFERRED: POSSESSION OF A PH.D. DEGREE IN BIOLOGY, ZOOLOGY, OR A SCIENCE
CURRICULUM RELATED TO AREA OF EXPERTISE AND THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN
SPECIALTY AREA.

How to Apply:

The State Application for Employment and a comprehensive list of State
Government
vacancies are available on the Internet at

http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (MNS) uses the Merit-Based
Recruitment
and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with
highly qualified
individuals. NCDENR-Museum of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All
applicants must complete and submit a State Application for Employment.

Resumes will not be considered official application of employment and will not
be
accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment.

Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Be sure to indicate the position/vacancy number and job title in the section
"Jobs Applied
For." Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference for first time employment with
State
Government should submit either Form DD-214 or discharge orders. Application
must be
received in the MNS Division Personnel Office no later than 5:00 pm on the
closing date.
Salary rate depends upon training, experience, equity, and budgetary
considerations.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Contact Person: Rhonda Clapp
Contact Agency: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Contact Address: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029
Contact Phone: 919-733-7450 x 00207
NO EMAILS PLEASE