The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking applicants for the Resource Scientist
(Forest Pathologist) position within the Cooperative Forest Health Program located in
Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Position Summary: Monitors forest disease-related disturbances on a statewide basis
through ground and aerial surveys and assessment of field staff reports and samples.
Evaluates disease impacts on forest health and recommends management options. Maintains
diagnostic laboratory and provides diagnostic and consultant services to Department field
staff, state and federal agencies, and private organizations and individuals.
Identifies training needs and produces forest health training for Department field staff.
Presents forest health seminars and develops forest health educational materials,
diagnostic tools, and management guidelines for private, state and federal stakeholders.
Conducts research on forest pathology concerns relating to forest health monitoring and
resource management. Designs research studies, analyzes and interprets data, and writes
scientific articles, professional reports and popular articles.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s
Degree in Forestry or closely related field, and two (2) years of progressively
responsible professional experience in forest pathology work; or an equivalent combination
of education and experience. Experience with ArcGIS software and GPS is desirable.
Closing date for applications is October 31, 2008.
For complete job description and to apply online, visit web site at:
http://mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs/
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Robert Lawrence
Resource Scientist - Forest Entomologist
Missouri Department of Conservation
1110 S. College Ave.
Columbia, MO 65201
Voice: 573-882-9909 ext 3303
Fax: 573-882-4517
Email: Robert.Lawrence@mdc.mo.gov<mailto:Robert.Lawrence@mdc.mo.gov>
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