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<p>Colleagues,</p>
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<p>Please realize that Domain 14 includes the Santa Rita Experimental, which is the Core Site location for the Domain. This means much of the work will take place on the Santa Rita.</p>
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<p>Please consider applying and distribute this widely.</p>
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<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Mitch McClaran</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #3c3b3a">Field Operations Manager – Desert Southwest - Domain 14</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><u></u><u></u></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Overview</span><u></u><u></u></u></b></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive
species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation
platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, re-locatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of
diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyber-infrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting
of ecological change at continental scales.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><u></u><u></u></span></b> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Summary:<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">The NEON Field Operations Manager is responsible for managing all personnel and activities coordinated from the assigned field office. Field office
activities include (1) preventative and corrective maintenance of scientific instrumentation, field infrastructure and equipment, office and laboratory equipment, (2) field observations, (3) specimen collection, handling, preparation and shipment according
to NEON scientific protocols. Personnel management includes (1) selecting, (2) training, (3) scheduling, and (4) performance management for 5-10 regular full-time field technicians and 20-30 seasonal field technicians according to NEON, Inc. Policies and
Procedures.</span></span><span><span style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Must have permanent authorization for US employment.<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><u></u><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"></span><u></u></span></u></b> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Location:
</span></u></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Domain 14 Field Operations Manager’s primary work location is near Tucson, AZ. This position supports sites in the Desert Southwest Domain. Desert Southwest sites are located at Santa Rita Experimental Range near Tucson, Jornada LTER
near Las Cruces, NM and near Phoenix, AZ. The Desert Southwest Domain includes western Texas, southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, southern Nevada, and Southern California<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'"><u></u><u></u></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Supervise all regular and seasonal field personnel supporting field office, lab and collection sites.</span></span><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Perform and oversee the recruitment and training of regular and seasonal field personnel.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Ensure that safety policies, procedures, and practices are followed within their area of authority. Reinforce positive attitudes
toward safety and sets the example for staff by enabling compliance with safety requirements.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Coordinate logistics and schedules, within NEON scientific parameters, for all maintenance, repair and field activities.
<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Perform and oversee maintenance, repair and field activities according to NEON scientific protocols.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Administer the operation of the office and laboratory. Oversees maintenance of office and lab areas including lab equipment and
coordinates necessary repair or replacement.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Act as liaison between regional stakeholders, including educational and research organizations, local property owners and the
general public and NEON, Inc. <u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Communicate NEON status and activities, local activities and partnerships, and regional issues and concerns to appropriate regional
stakeholders and NEON staff. Work with regional stakeholders to resolve issues or concerns.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Prepare annual operating budget for assigned office, lab and collection sites in collaboration with the Director of Field Operations.
Ensure NEON funds are used appropriately and within budget.</span></span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Record activities and completed work according to Field Operations protocol.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in">
<u></u><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, terrain, diverse assigned biomes).<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in">
<u></u><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">May carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) to assigned field site (diverse and uneven terrain).<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span></span><u></u><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal">Follow and ensure all NEON, Inc. policy and procedure including administrative, safety, and financial requirements for field station
operations are followed.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p>
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<u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Bachelor’s Degree biology, ecology, environmental science or related field. Equivalent education and work experience may be considered.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Three (3) </span>or more years’ experience supervising at least 5 personnel including hiring, evaluating performance, implementing performance improvement plans and terminating employees.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Three (3) or more years’
</span>experience in management including budgeting, monthly status reporting.<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Three (3) or more years’ experience
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">developing complex work or task schedules (e.g. 24x7 operations with full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff).</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Previous experience performing ecology related lab and field activities and/or maintaining scientific instrumentation (e.g. meteorological and aquatic sensors).<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Previous experience communicating with external stakeholders such as customers, funding agencies, regulatory agencies, etc.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and priorities.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Effective problem solving skills and the ability to determine and act on changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic environment.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Displays good judgment in ensuring safety and operational standards are met.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Ability and willingness to adopt new technologies as needed.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Ability to travel frequently within assigned domain.<u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Depending on assignment, current and valid State issued driver’s license with insurable Department of Motor Vehicle record (parking violations, minor driving offenses excluded) as
determined by NEON’s insurance provider.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Willingness to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult or hazardous terrain.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in">
<u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs on instrument towers.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Willingness to work on towers ranging in height from 24 feet to 300 feet and at altitudes of up to 11,000 feet (depending on assigned Domain).<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in"><b><u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
<u></u><u></u></span></u></b></p>
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<u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Graduate study in biology, ecology, environmental science or related field.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Previous experience managing a technical field operations services group.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<u></u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Previous experience leading or participating in outdoor activities in remote areas.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<u></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><span>·<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><u></u>Familiarity with federal and state employment and safety regulations.<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">APPLY AT: <a href="http://www.neoninc.org" target="_blank">www.neoninc.org</a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><u></u> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
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