Position posted December 2024 and open through January 3, 2025:
Botanist/Plant Ecologist
New Mexico Energy, Minerals, Natural Resources Department
Santa Fe, New Mexico
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/new-mexico
Salary Details
$26.33 – $42.12 Hourly / $54,760 – $87,616 Annually
For more details and to apply visit: State of NM Careers, search
for “botanist” as a keyword, or position # 10116992. Apply now through
Jan 3, 2025.
Overview of position:
The position is a 2-year term position with the potential for extension
based upon future funding availability. The position is located in Santa
Fe, NM but Albuquerque will be considered as an alternative work
location.
The position conducts botany related fieldwork, such as survey and
monitoring, to determine long term status and trends, statewide rarity,
understanding current distribution, habitat, biology and vulnerability
of New Mexico’s rare and endangered plant species, including inventories
to document the presence/absence of endangered plants at the direction
of the State Botanist. The position also assists with coordinating work
directly related to federal grants and partnership agreements,
especially with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM); implementing
conservation actions outlined in the New Mexico Rare Plant Conservation
Strategy; implementing the NM Rare Plant Act; assisting with
coordinating rare plant working groups; and providing assistance in
reviewing permit requests resulting from the revision of the State
Endangered Rare Plant Rule 19.21.2.7 NMAC, which authorizes incidental
take of rare plants.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
· Experience with and passion for conducting field work and
collecting thorough, accurate data (including plant specimens for
identification and documentation) and other field observations on data
forms, field notes, and/or electronic data systems.
· Familiarity with collecting and managing detailed data using
GPS, field data collections devices, and mapping software such as ArcGIS
preferred.
· Familiarity with southwest flora (New Mexico flora
preferred) and/or adept at identifying plants using dichotomous keys.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and foster
positive relationships with resource management professionals, partner
organizations, and members of the public.
· Willingness to be in the field for multiple weeks at a time
(not including weekends). Significant travel is to be anticipated
throughout the field season requiring overnight stays and occasional
camping.
· Ability to travel to a field location, hike, and conduct
fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and/or rugged
terrain; ability to carry equipment and supplies up to 40 pounds.
· Work effectively as a member of a team towards common goals,
as well as independently on specific tasks.
· Ability to read maps and navigate in remote terrain and
off-trail.
· Enthusiasm for coordination and facilitation of public
meetings, councils, commissions, and technical workshops.
Questions regarding the position can be sent to Erika Rowe (NM State
Botanist): erika.rowe@emnrd.nm.gov. Visit our webpage for more
information on the NM Rare and Endangered Plant Program: Botany Program
– Forestry.
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Erika Rowe
NM State Botanist | Endangered Plants Program Coordinator
Rare and Endangered Plants Program
1220 S. St. Francis Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Cell: 505-699-6371