BIOLOGIST SPECIALIST
Little Rock, AR, US, 72201
Biologist Specialist
(Grants Coordinator)
Req Id: 22067
Position #: 22118445
Grade: GS07
Min. Salary: $40,340
Location: DAH – Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Closing date: Until Filled
Job Duties: Develops and writes grant proposals to monitor, protect, and recover species and natural communities of conservation concern. Seeks supplementary funding. Develops grant applications and contracts for agency services. Coordinates with other state, federal and private organizations. Coordinates agency grant administration. Monitors staff activities and generates progress and financial reports for grants and contracts. Maintains financial reporting records for grants and contracts. Maintains documentation of matching requirements for grants and contracts. Prepares summary reports. Develops statewide projects to inventory and monitor species and / or natural communities of conservation concern. Conducts biological investigations in the field. Researches scientific documents, articles, and reports. Documents research results and provides reports to agency staff in standardized format. Documents research results and provide reports to agency staff for use in protection and stewardship plans. Reports information to data management staff in standardized format for the agency's environmental review / information sharing program. Present findings to technical, scientific, and other forums. Develops responses to requests for information. Coordinates with agency's professional staff and cultivates partnerships with state, federal, and private organizations
Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, botany, or a related field, plus three years of relevant experience, including one year in a leadership capacity.
Position is eligible for full benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and annual and sick leave.
EOE/AA/ADA. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Position Information
Class Code: B066C
Grade: GS07
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00
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The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock