Project Officer (Biodiversity)
Grade 3/4
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Central Directorate
Sydney Region, Parramatta
Permanent Full-Time,
Position No: NPC01/116.

Total remuneration package valued to $68,348 p.a. ($55,453-$62,504), includes employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Progression criteria apply.

Responsible for implementing and managing environmental monitoring and management programs to facilitate effective management of bio-diversity throughout the Region.

Selection Criteria: A Degree in Science or related discipline. Knowledge and understanding of physical and biological environments, threatening processes, environmental sensitivity and vulnerability, and fire ecology. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in scientific survey and environmental monitoring methodologies, protocols and policies, data analysis and preparation of reports. Demonstrated experience and competence in: project management, particularly multi-disciplinary environmental projects. Knowledge and experience in preparation and management of contracts/consultancies; financial management; computing using GIS (ArcView), word processing and spreadsheets. Well developed organisational, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. Extensive experience in liaison with Government Agencies, community groups, volunteers and other stakeholders. Ability to interpret and apply legislation. Demonstrated experience in preparation of works programmes, budget control, reports, statistics. Current drivers licence. Willingness to fly in light plane/helicopter. Common Selection Criteria also apply.

Inquiries: Robert Sheaffe (02) 9895 7322.

Information Packages: Sanjeev Prasad (02) 9895 7941.

Applications marked 'Confidential' To:
Assistant Project Officer
Central Service Centre
National Parks and Wildlife Service
PO Box 1967, Hurstville, 2220.

Closing Date: 27/07/2001 PSN/C: 929698
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