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Cetacean Survey Courses
by Hanna Nuuttila 24 Apr '06

24 Apr '06

Sea Watch Foundation Cetacean Survey Training Courses in New Quay, West Wales June - September 2006 Join a short course to learn all about British cetaceans, how to survey for them, and contribute to their conservation! Book Now! Introductory weekend course 24th-25th June 2006 15th – 16th July 2006 5th-6th August 2006 Extended 4-day course 2nd -5th September 2006 Courses will consist of illustrated lectures and video presentations as well as headland watches and boat surveys aboard a local whale-watching vessel. There are two types of course: a weekend course for those with little previous knowledge or experience of cetaceans; and an extended 4-day course for those who already have some knowledge of cetacean watching. For the introductory course, the programme will include an extra lecture introducing cetaceans – their biology, ecology and behaviour. For the extended course, there will be more "in-depth" lectures including research studies, and, weather permitting, extended time at sea, with additional training in field techniques like photo-identification. Both courses will include lectures/videos on conservation issues facing UK cetaceans, species identification, and recommended survey methods for monitoring cetaceans. The course will be based at New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales, and will provide an unparalleled opportunity to see marine mammals in the wild and to contribute to cetacean conservation in Britain. The practical element of the course will combine both land and boat-based watches allowing participants to directly learn how to conduct systematic watches and fill in standardised recording forms. Boat-based work will also teach participants the skills needed for: (r) estimating group size and distinguishing calves, juveniles and adults (r) assessing sea state and other key environmental details (r) photographic techniques There will also be the chance to practice species field identification and the recording of different behaviours. All participants will receive a detailed manual on how to record and monitor cetaceans. The courses will be taught by experienced and enthusiastic staff from the Sea Watch Foundation. Cost of workshop, per person (excluding accommodation and meals) Introductory weekend course - £150 Organisations; £120 Individuals Extended 4-day course - £200 Organisations; £170 Individuals On both courses, there are discounts available as follows: - £10 for members of the Sea Watch Foundation - £10 for unwaged participants (incl. students) - £10 for people sent by other charities These discounts can be added together. To book on a course, obtain more information about the work of the charity, or take part in surveys, please contact: The Sea Watch Foundation, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay, Ceredigion SA45 9NR Tel: 01545-561227 • www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk • info(a)seawatchfoundation.org.uk ____________________________________________________________ Outline of the course Indoor Session 1: - introduction to cetaceans: biology, ecology and behaviour (beginners course only) - cetaceans in UK: methods and applications for surveying and monitoring cetaceans, including acoustics - species identification: introductory lecture and video Indoor Session 2: - conservation problems currently faced by UK cetaceans - methods for monitoring conservation threats ( followed by video and discussion session) - cetacean research in Cardigan Bay: a review of survey and photo-ID studies Boat Trips - how to use recording forms, conduct watches, identify species, record group size and behaviour, and record environmental parameters - estimate range, measure bearing to sighting (extended course only) - how to use a camera to photograph cetaceans, key ID features to be photographed - photo-ID: individual features to photograph, how to develop and maintain ID catalogues (extended course only) Land-based Watches - watches from a nearby headland will enable participants to practise their identification skills - learn how to monitor boat activity and their possible effects on cetaceans The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research charity dedicated to monitoring the status and the distribution of cetaceans throughout the UK and Ireland, running training courses, and various research projects as well as managing the National Sightings Database.

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Volunteers needed for cetacean surveys in the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar
by Sergi Pérez 23 Apr '06

23 Apr '06

Dear all, apologies for cross-posting CIRCÉ (Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans) is a non-profit organization which objectives are not only to conduct research on cetaceans, but also to actively participate in increasing awareness and education of the public on the marine environment. For this reason, we have chosen to welcome research volunteers onboard CIRCE's vessel to assist the scientific crew in their studies on the cetaceans in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Gulf of Cadiz. We are looking for volunteers from the 1st of May to the 1st of July, to help us with our research projects. The projects aims are to investigate the cetacean population inhabiting the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar, these aims include studying the genetic and the diet of different species. These surveys will be visual and acoustic surveys, and the target species are common, striped and bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, sperm whales, fin whales, pilot whales and killer whales. During these surveys, all the crew will be onboard the research vessel Elsa, and will live onboard the vessel. Also, we will do land-based surveys to see the fin whale distribution during the summer months. The volunteers will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the projects. Main tasks: -Conduct boat-based line transect surveys. -Collect data on cetacean sightings and weather conditions. - Data entry for cetacean sightings. -Assist with photo-ID work and analysis -Assist with the porpoise detector equipment. No specific qualities are required, just a willing hand and a keen interest so that everyone has an enjoyable and convivial experience. Preference will be given to those who have driving license. There is no compensation for this volunteer position and the successful applicants will be responsible for their food expenses during the time of the volunteering. Volunteers must arrange their own transportation to and from the research base in Pelayo (Algeciras). The volunteers can stay in CIRCE's Centre. Detailed information of CIRCE can be found in the following web page: www.circe-asso.org To apply: Please contact us by email at cv(a)circe-asso.org and seke20(a)hotmail.com include a copy of your CV detailing your background and relevant experience together. Sincerely yours Sergi _____________________________________________ Sergi Pérez CIRCE Conservación Información y Estudio de Cetáceos C/Cabeza de Manzaneda 3 Pelayo Algeciras-11390 España. www.circe-asso.org _____________________________________________

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New Articles
by David S. Janiger 22 Apr '06

22 Apr '06

Hi, All Here's the latest posting of new PDF's that are available. File sizes have been included. Abstracts also available on request. Please don't hit the reply button. Make all requests to: janiger(a)bcf.usc.edu Cheers! David Janiger - Curatorial Assistant (Mammals) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 763-3369 janiger(a)bcf.usc.edu djaniger(a)nhm.org Janiger Journals ALDRIDGE, BRIAN M.; LIZABETH BOWEN; BRETT R. SMITH; GEORGE A. ANTONELIS; FRANCES GULLAND and JEFFREY L. STOTT. IMMUNOGENETICS 58(2-3):203-215. 2006. Paucity of class I MHC gene heterogeneity between individuals in the endangered Hawaiian monk seal population. 0.202 MB ANDERSEN, G.; S. FOREID; J. U. SKAARE; B. M. JENSSEN; C. LYDERSEN and K. M. KOVACS. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 357(1-3):128-137. 2006. Levels of toxaphene congeners in white whales (Delphinapterus leucas) from Svalbard, Norway. 0.321 MB AUSTIN DEBORAH; W. D. BOWEN; J. I. MCMILLAN and D. J. BONESS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY 75(2):408-420. 2006. Stomach temperature telemetry reveals temporal patterns of foraging success in a free-ranging marine mammal. 0.324 MB BAILEY, HELEN and PAUL THOMPSON. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY 75(2):456-465. 2006. Quantitative analysis of bottlenose dolphin movement patterns and their relationship with foraging. 0.394 MB BARREIROS, JOAO PEDRO; MANUEL TEVES and JOAO RODEIA. JOURNAL OF ICHTHYOLOGY AND AQUATIC BIOLOGY 11(2):45-46. 2006. First record of the harbour porpoise, Phocoena phocoena (Cetacea: Phocoenidae) in the Azores (NE Atlantic). 3.802 MB BERTILSSON-FRIEDMAN, PETRA. JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (LONDON) 268(4):361-368. 2006. Distribution and frequencies of shark-inflicted injuries to the endangered Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi). 0.141 MB BRADSHAW, COREY J. A.; KAREN EVANS and MARK A. HINDELL. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 20(2):584-586. 2006. Mass cetacean strandings - a plea for empiricism. 0.250 MB CHILDERHOUSE, SIMON. Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand. DOC Research & Development Series 214. 20p. 2005. Cetacean research in New Zealand 2003/04. 0.148 MB DALTON, REX. NATURE (LONDON) 440(7084):593. 2006. More whale strandings are linked to sonar. 0.153 MB FOWLER, SHANNON L.; DANIEL P. COSTA; JOHN P. Y. ARNOULD; NICHOLAS J. GALES and CAREY E. KUHN. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY 75(2):358-367. 2006. Ontogeny of diving behaviour in the Australian sea lion: Trials of adolescence in a late bloomer. 0.266 MB GALATIUS, ANDERS; MAI-BRITT ELIN RINDOM ANDERSEN; BIRGITTE HAUGAN; HEIDI ELISABETH LANGHOFF and ASE JESPERSEN. ACTA ZOOLOGICA (STOCKHOLM) 87(1):77-82. 2006. Timing of epiphyseal development in the flipper skeleton of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) as an indicator of paedomorphosis. 0.250 MB HERRERA, GUILLERMO E. and PORTER HOAGLAND. MARINE POLICY 30(3):261-269. 2006. Commercial whaling, tourism, and boycotts: An economic perspective. 0.208 MB KOBAYASHI, TOSHIHIRO; KAZUE AMEMIYA; KANA TAKEUCHI; TOMOMI TSUJIOKA; KEIICHIRO TOMINAGA; MASUMI HIRABAYASHI; HAJIME ISHIKAWA; YUTAKA FUKUI and SHINICHI HOCHI. ZYGOTE 14(1):45-51. 2006. Contribution of spermatozoal centrosomes to the microtubiale-organizing centre in Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis). 0.113 MB KOCK, KARL-HERMANN; MARTIN G. PURVES and GUY DUHAMEL. POLAR BIOLOGY 29(5):379-388. 2006. Interactions between cetacean and fisheries in the Southern Ocean. 0.558 MB LAMBERT, OLIVIER and STEPHEN LOUWYE. JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY 26(1):182-191. 2006. Archaeoziphius microglenoideus, a new primitive beaked whale (Mammalia, Cetacea, Odontoceti) from the Middle Miocene of Belgium. 1.697 MB LANYON, J. M. and G. D. SANSON. JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (LONDON) 268(2):133-152. 2006. Degenerate dentition of the dugong (Dugong dugon), or why a grazer does not need teeth: Morphology, occlusion and wear of mouthparts. 1.343 MB MEASURES, LENA; BENOIT ROBERGE and RICHARD SEARS. CANADIAN FIELD-NATURALIST 118(4):495-498. 2004. Stranding of a pygmy sperm whale, Kogia breviceps, in the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada. 1.833 MB MITANI, YOKO; TAKEHARU BANDO; NORIYUKI TAKAI and WATARU SAKAMOTO. FISHERIES SCIENCE (TOKYO) 72(1):69-76. 2006. Patterns of stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes in the baleen of common minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata from the western North Pacific. 0.240 MB MIZROCH, SALLY A. and DALE W. RICE. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES 310:235-246. 2006. Have North Pacific killer whales switched prey species in response to depletion of the great whale populations? 2.835 MB MUIR, SHONA F.; DAVID K. A. BARNES and KEITH REID. ANTARCTIC SCIENCE 18(1):61-74. 2006. Interactions between humans and leopard seals. 0.423 MB OVIEDO, L. and N. SILVA. REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA TROPICAL 53(3-4):595-600. 2005. Sighting frequency and relative abundance of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) along the northeast coast of Margarita Island and Los Frailes Archipelago, Venezuela. 0.110 MB PALKA, DEBRA L. Northeast Fisheries Science Center Reference Document 06-03. 41p. 2006. Summer abundance estimates of cetaceans in US North Atlantic Navy Operating Areas. 1.330 MB RAY, G. CARLETON; JERRY MCCORMICK-RAY; PETER BERG and HOWARD E. EPSTEIN. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 330(1):403-419. 2006. Pacific walrus: Benthic bioturbator of Beringia. 0.704 MB ROSING-ASVID, A. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 84(3):357-364. 2006. The influence of climate variability on polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and ringed seal (Pusa hispida) population dynamics. 0.332 MB SIEBERT, U.; K. TOLLEY; G. A. VIKINGSSON; D. OLAFSDOTTIR; K. LEHNERT; R. WEISS and W. BAUMGARTNER. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY 134(2-3):134-142. 2006. Pathological findings in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) from Norwegian and Icelandic waters. 0.232 MB SONNE, CHRISTIAN; RUNE DIETZ; HANS J. S. LARSEN; KLAUS EARL LOFT; MAJA KIRKEGAARD; ROBERT J. LETCHER; SOHEILA SHAHMIRI and PER MOLLER. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 40(6):2056-2062. 2006. Impairment of cellular immunity in West Greenland sledge dogs (Canis familiaris) dietary exposed to polluted minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) blubber. 0.427 MB THIEMANN, G. W.; S. J. IVERSON and I. STIRLING. JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (LONDON) 269(1):65-76. 2006. Seasonal, sexual and anatomical variability in the adipose tissue of polar bears (Ursus maritimus). 0.253 MB VETTER, WALTER; JORG SCHLATTERER and GERD GLEIXNER. JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A 1110(1-2):165-170. 2006. Experiments directed to the compound-specific determination of the stable carbon isotope ratios of the Toxaphene congener B8-1413 in two technical mixtures and Antarctic Weddell seal. 0.236 MB WARREN, N. L.; P. N. TRATHAN; J. FORCADA; A. FLEMING and M. J. JESSOPP. POLAR BIOLOGY 29(3):179-188. 2006. Distribution of post-weaning Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus gazella pups at South Georgia. 0.499 MB

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A pod of pygmy killer whale stranded in Bali (19 April 2006)
by Putu Liza 21 Apr '06

21 Apr '06

Dear all, Have a blessed Earth Day today. Sorry for the late update. Another pod of cetacean stranded again in Indonesia. This time, they were 8 pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata); stranded in Padanggalak beach in Bali, approximately 20 minutes drive from the heart of Denpasar, in the morning (around 7am) of April 19, 2006. I was not in Bali at that time, but the joint rescue team has managed a more than 8 hours of rescue effort to save the stranded whales. At around 11:30am, three rubber boats and one truck from the Denpasar Police Squad arrived at the ground zero to help the rescue. The original plan was to guide the whales back to the sea with the rubber boats. However, the high waves of 2-3 m had hindered the rescue process. Thus, the whales were then transferred to Sanur Beach (approx 10 min from Padanggalak beach) by truck, as Sanur had milder sea condition. Along the journey, the rescue team covered the whales with soaked clothes to prevent dehydration. The joint rescue team had also measured two whales for the total length (192 cm and 210 cm). By 3pm, all whales have been returned back to the sea. However, I received a phonecall from Reef Check that by 5pm, one of the whales made an attempt to re-strand. Apparently, it was exhausted. The rough tidal waves did not help its rescue either. So, I suggested that the whale be guided to the open sea, away from the afternoon tidal current. I suppose, the last effort helped, as there was no additional news of another stranded whale afterwards. >From May 2004 to April 2006, my colleagues and I have recorded three cetacean strandings in Bali, out of 7 whale stranding events in Indonesia. This stranding event has again indicated how important Bali's position in cetacean migratory routes in Indonesia. Again, I'm sorry that I could not provide more information on their health condition (other than that they seemed not to experience any significant external injuries), or harsh weather condition (other than the high waves). My assumption was that the pod leader (might be the last one who returned back) was sick or injured, and hence, the stranding. Special thanks to Imam Mustopha (WWF Indonesia) who provided me a detailed story of this event, Pariama Hutasoit and Naneng Setiasih (Reef Check Indonesia) for their continuous coordination, and Putu Widyastuti (MAC Indonesia) for providing me pictures for species identification. Also my great gratitude to the Denpasar Police Squad (including the Special Bomb Unit of the Denpasar Police Department), local Fisheries Agency, private marine tour operators in Sanur and of course the whole communities of Sanur and Padanggalak regions in Bali who had joint their efforts to safely returned the whales back to the sea. Their care for these animals have been a gift to Mother Earth today. sincerely, Putu Liza (Icha) Master candidate of Environmental Management James Cook University - North Queensland Townsville putu.liza(a)jcu.edu.au, putuliza(a)yahoo.com

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first announcement "Cetaceans, sea turtles and sharks of the northern Adriatic Sea"
by Marco Affronte 21 Apr '06

21 Apr '06

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New paper on cetacean brain size and diving
by Lori Marino 20 Apr '06

20 Apr '06

Dear Fellow Marmam Members, I'd like to call your attention to a new paper entitled "Does diving limit brain size in cetaceans?" by Marino et al. appearing in Marine Mammal Science, 2006, 22(2), p. 413-425. In this paper we address a longstanding hypothesis in the marine mammal field about whether the oxygenation demands of diving have placed a constraint on cetacean brain size. This notion - originally termed the Dive Constraint Hypothesis and introduced by Robin (1973) - has been addressed in various excellent papers through the years but a question remained as to the status of the hypothesis up until now. In our paper we apply a variety of statistical methods to a phylogenetically-controlled sample of cetacean brain and body size data to draw a final - and more definitive - conclusion about this hypothesis that we discuss in the context of these previous findings. Thanks for your time. Regards, Lori Marino -- Lori Marino, Ph.D.Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 304 Emory University Atlanta, GA 30322 Phone: (404) 727-7582 Fax: (404) 727-7471 To protect the nature that is all around us, we must think long and hard about the nature we carry inside our heads."-- William Cronin

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Manatee Photo-identification Research Staff Openings - St. Petersburg, FL
by Higgs, Kari 20 Apr '06

20 Apr '06

> Manatee Photo-identification Research Staff > > Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission > Fish and Wildlife Research Institute > > Section - Wildlife Research > Project - Manatee Photo-identification > > Location - St. Petersburg, FL > > Position type - Full-time (40 hrs/week) > > Rate of pay - $10.00 per hour, no benefits included (hourly wage is > negotiable for highly qualified candidates) > > Number of available positions - 2 > > Close date - Review of applications will begin May 19, 2006 > > Contact - Kari A. Higgs > Kari.Higgs(a)MyFWC.com > > Description - Assist in all aspects of the manatee > photo-identification project. Responsibilities include, but are not > limited to: photographing manatees, collecting environmental and > behavioral data, matching images to known animals, drawing composite > scar sketches of manatees, data entry and verification, equipment > maintenance, management of volunteers/interns, and public outreach. > Travel and working on weekends and holidays will be required > periodically. > > Qualifications - A bachelor's degree with a major in one of the > biological sciences. The successful candidate must have strong > computer skills, preferably including experience with Microsoft Office > applications (particularly Microsoft Access) and > photo-editing/management software. Previous experience in > photo-identification, in the operation of digital SLR cameras, and in > boat handling and trailering is strongly desired. Patience, > organizational skills, attention to detail, strong oral and written > communication skills, and the ability to work successfully with a > number of different cooperators are essential qualifications for this > position. > > Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and a > list of three references via email to kari.higgs(a)myfwc.com or standard > mail to the following address. > > Fish and Wildlife Research Institute > Attn: Kari Higgs > 100 8th Avenue S.E. > St. Petersburg, FL 33701 > > http://research.myfwc.com/ > > FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer. If you > require an accommodation to participate in the application/selection > process, please contact the hiring authority in advance. Federal law > requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized > aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment > eligibility. > > Kari A. Higgs > Manatee Photo-identification > Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission > Fish and Wildlife Research Institute > 100 8th Avenue S.E. > St. Petersburg, FL 33701 > (727) 896-8626 x1912, Suncom 523-1912 > kari.higgs(a)MyFWC.com > http://myfwc.com > http://research.myfwc.com > >

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Cetacean Observers for Northlink Ferries
by Hanna Nuuttila 20 Apr '06

20 Apr '06

Dear Cetacean Enthusiast, Please read the following letter from Ian Hay about Volunteering as Cetacean Observer on Northlink Ferries and a training day this Saturday!! Hanna Nuuttila Sightings Officer Sea Watch Foundation Dear All I am writing to invite you to a training day for volunteers on the 2006 Ferry Watch Project. This will be held on the 22nd of April meeting at the offices of Northlink Ferries. Over the last 3 years the Seawatch Foundation, Aberdeen University and the East Grampian Coastal Partnership have been conducting transect cetacean surveys of the waters between Aberdeen and the Northern Isles on board the Northlink Hascossay. These surveys have increase our knowledge of the variety of species in these waters with notable sightings including Humpback Whale, Orca, Common Dolphin and Basking Shark. These surveys are carried out be a mixture of experienced watchers and Volunteers. Each survey generally lasts for one and a half days and is free to volunteers thanks to the kind support of Northlink Ferries. The aim of the day will be to ensure that all volunteers are aware of the practical details of the surveys and ensure that everyone is using the same methodology for recording sightings data. If you would like to attend this training session please contact Ian Hay on 01224 498251 or by email on i.hay(a)macaulay.ac.uk With thanks Ian Hay Project Officer East Grampian Coastal Partnership

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Advert for Marine and Coastal Coordinator in South Africa
by Shanan Atkins 20 Apr '06

20 Apr '06

Marine and Coastal Conservation Group Coordinator NPO 015502 PBO 93000177 www.ewt.org.za The Endangered Wildlife Trust, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has grown over the past thirty-two years into one of the major non-governmental conservation organisations operating throughout southern Africa. The Endangered Wildlife Trust seeks to appoint a Marine and Coastal Conservation Group (MCCG) Coordinator. This challenging position requires a dedicated and organised individual who is able to develop the group and oversee and implement various projects relating to marine and coastal conservation and research in southern Africa. The successful candidate must have relevant experience in project management, strategic planning and research and field-based programme coordination. Strong communication and negotiation abilities are required to develop and nurture effective partnerships with various stakeholders, including the private sector, conservation/environmental organisations and governmental agencies. The successful candidate is expected to develop, guide, oversee and implement MCCG research projects producing regular peer-reviewed publications on MCCG projects and ensuring timely delivery of effective conservation outcomes from all projects. Strong fundraising skills and experience are required to ensure the financial stability of the MCCG and effective administration skills to ensure the smooth running of the group. Strong communication skills are required and bilingualism is an advantage. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Masters degree in Zoology, Conservation Biology or a related, relevant field and a proven scientific track record in applied research and field work as well as in producing peer-reviewed publications. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for conservation and the environment, a sound knowledge of the threats facing the marine and coastal environment throughout the region, with a good understanding of international marine and coastal issues, and an understanding of and/or willingness to work in a non-profit non-governmental organisation. This is a contract appointment. The remuneration package is negotiable based on experience. The Endangered Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Successful applicants will be required to attend interviews in Johannesburg. This position will be based in Johannesburg. Applicants are to submit a comprehensive CV, as well as a short motivation as to how they see their role in this post. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Candidates who have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, must please assume that their applications were not successful. The EWT reserves the right not to make an appointment. Closing date: 2 May 2006 To apply please e-mail your CV to alisond(a)ewt.org.za Or post to "Administration Manager", Private Bag X11, Parkview, 2122. Or fax to +27 (11) 485 1506

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Job Opportunity - Leadership Position for State of Florida Marine Mammal Research Program
by Huff, Alan 19 Apr '06

19 Apr '06

Agency Name: FWC - Fish&Wildlife Cons Comm Description: OCCUPATION PROFILE Working Title: Program Administrator FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION - FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ANTICIPATED VACANCY (4/21/06) Closing Date: 4/28/2006 Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL County: Pinellas County POSITION #: 071320 HIRING RATE: $55,046 - $60,000 annually, depending on qualifications DIVISION: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute SECTION: Wildlife Research SUBSECTION: Marine Mammal Research TO APPLY State of Florida Application forms are being accepted through the closing date at the People First web site: https://jobs.myflorida.com/index.html JOB DESCRIPTION Direct and supervise the scientific activities of the state-wide marine mammal research program and supervise assigned staff. Participate in the development of long-term goals and strategies for the program in conjunction with state and federal managers. Recommend cooperative research programs with other governmental agencies and private labs. Oversee program research and design and ensure timely and quality publications. Develop and monitor the program budget ensuring expenditures do not exceed the spending authority. Assist in the preparation of legislative budget requests and budget amendments. Represent Florida and the FWC at conferences and serve on related committees at the state, federal and regional level, as assigned. REQUIRED, ENTRY LEVEL, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: the terminology, principles, procedures and techniques used in scientific research, analysis or testing, program management, budgeting, supervision, and in wildlife research and management. Skill in: written and verbal communications and in the use of personal computers and associated software. Ability to: manage research programs effectively, establish and maintain effective professional relationships, assess budgetary needs, resolve problems and travel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences plus 5 years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences, two years which must have been supervisory; OR a master's degree as described above plus fours years of professional experience, two years of which must have been supervisory; or a doctorate from an accredited college or university as described above plus two years professional supervisory experience as described above. Experience with state and federal agencies (preferably in environmental matters) and demonstrable leadership experience required. Certain veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in employment by the state as provided by Chapter 295, F.S. and are encourage to apply. FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please contact the hiring authority in advance. Alan Huff, Program Administrator FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 8th Avenue SE Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 896-8626 SC 523-20126 www.floridamarine.org

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