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PARK ECOLOGISTS GRADE II (2 POSTS)

PARK ECOLOGISTS GRADE II (2 POSTS)

Reporting Relationship: Report to Respective Chief Park Wardens
Duty Station: National Parks
(i)           Direct Entry Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or Zoology & Wildlife Ecology, from a recognized training institution. Must be computer literate.
(ii)       Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting ecological data;
  • Conducting ecological researches;
  • Monitoring of effects of tourism activities and infrastructure development on the ecology of the park;
  • Supervising junior staff in animal and biodiversity data collection;
  • Liaising with veterinary officers in monitoring diseases;
  • Participating in research being conducted by external researchers;
  • Assisting in Environmental Impact Assessment and SEA;
  • Participating in the preparation and implementation of Fire Management Plan;
  • Participating in the implementation of Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for roads improvement;
  • Participating in wildfire suppression in the Parks;
  • Participating in animal census and bird counts;
  • Controlling pollution and exotic species (flora and fauna);
  • Participating in GMP / EIA formulation/preparation; and
  • Any other relevant duties as assigned by superior
(iii)     Age limit: Not above 35 years of age
(iv)    Salary Scale:   TNPSS E