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Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Coordinator

University of Wisconsin - Extension

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Location: Superior, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 11/07/2011
Deadline to Apply: 11/29/2011
Payrate: $32,00 - $45,000 / year

The LSNERR Monitoring Coordinator (MC) provides lead oversight for the System Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP) as well as other LSNERR water quality monitoring programs and volunteer programs. The MC collects, compiles, analyses, and reports on water quality trends and plans monitoring projects. The MC will work extensively with the LSNERR geographic information system (GIS).

The LSNERR Monitoring Coordinator manages the water quality monitoring program including the NERR System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP). The successful candidate will work extensively with the LSNERR GIS. The MC will be supervised by the LSNERR Research Coordinator. The MC will work closely with the LSNERR Education and Coastal Training Program Coordinators to provide oversight of the volunteer program, LSNERR student interns/fellows, and support of special events. This position provides excellent service and communication with the public and governmental entities by working collaboratively and respectfully to provide needed information. It also works to increase public awareness of LSNERR and its programs, and to build public support.

This position plays a central role in managing a status and trends monitoring framework that will help coordinate science and management information pertaining primarily to natural resource management partners. This position also coordinates the design and management of a LSNERR geodatabase that will serve as the primary digital archive of information focused on the St. Louis River Estuary. Prudent design and implementation of the monitoring framework and database will ensure the efficient, cost effective acquisition of relevant information and will provide long term security for irreplaceable data.

Application Information:

Angie Koppen
University of Wisconsin Extension
432 North Lake Street
Madison, WI 53706

Phone:    608/263-1945
Fax:         608/262-9462
TDD:       608/265-9317