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Position title: Ecological Technician

Department: Specialist Services

Description: na

Reports to: Ecologist (Lv3)

IUCN Level Job: LEVEL 1 - SKILLED WORKER ?

IUCN Recommended position: Yes

Job competences

Courses

Ecological Technician skills:

IUCN Code Competence Statement Category Name
APC 01
Demonstrate analytical skills. Advanced Personal Competences
APC 04
Cope with hazardous working environments. Advanced Personal Competences
APC 05
Work effectively under pressure. Advanced Personal Competences
APC 06
Make best use of limited resources. Advanced Personal Competences
APC 07
Adopt a positive attitude to learning and personal development. Advanced Personal Competences
BIO 1.1
Recognise and identify typical ecosystems habitats plant and animal species and their signs. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 1.2
Recognise threats and problems affecting biodiversity in the field. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 1.5
Care for captive animals. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.1
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of species habitats and ecosystems of a protected area. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.10
Plan lead and report on the care and use of cultivated plants. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.11
Curate collections and museums. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.2
Plan lead and report on biodiversity research survey and monitoring activities. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.3
Plan lead and report on resource use surveys and monitoring programmes. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.4
Propose justified measures for conservation of species. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.5
Propose justified measures for conservation of habitats and ecosystems. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.6
Propose justified measures for sustainable use of natural resources. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.8
Plan lead and report on animal capture transport care and management. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 2.9
Plan lead and report on animal control measures. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.1
Direct biodiversity survey research and monitoring programmes. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.10
Direct animal reintroduction projects. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.12
Direct ecosystem and habitat restoration projects Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.2
Direct measures for protection/recovery of fauna species of conservation importance. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.3
Direct measures for conservation of habitats and ecosystems of conservation importance. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.4
Direct measures for addressing threats from alien invasive species. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.5
Direct programmes for sustainable harvesting of natural resources. Biodiversity Conservation
BIO 3.6
Direct programmes for resolving human-wildlife conflict. Biodiversity Conservation
FLD 1.2
Use a Global Positioning System (GPS) for orientation and navigation. Field Craft and Site Maintenance
FLD 1.3
Follow good safety and environmental practice in the field and the work place. Field Craft and Site Maintenance
FLD 1.4
Safely use and maintain hand tools and equipment. Field Craft and Site Maintenance
FLD 1.5
Safely operate and maintain power tools and machinery with small engines. Field Craft and Site Maintenance
FLD 1.9
Conduct first aid and provide appropriate responses in accidents and emergencies. Field Craft and Site Maintenance
FPC 01
Demonstrate a positive personal attitude to work. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 02
Work in compliance with instructions briefings laws regulations and procedures. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 03
Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 04
Maintain good relations with others in the workplace. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 05
Communicate effectively verbally. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 06
Demonstrate basic literacy (reading and writing). Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 07
Demonstrate basic numeracy. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 08
Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to cultural ethnic gender and ability issues. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 09
Maintain good practice for security safety and environmental protection in the work place and in the field. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 10
Avoid prevent and report dishonest and/or illegal practices. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 11
Maintain personal health hygiene and fitness. Foundation Personal Competences
FPC 12
Communicate in other languages and/or dialects. Foundation Personal Competences
HRM 1.2
Maintain and submit records of work activities. Human Resources
TEC 1.1
Operate and maintain computers for basic offline functions (word processing data entry file management). Technology
TEC 1.2
Use online and other connected communication equipment and media. Technology
TEC 1.3
Operate and maintain audio visual equipment. Technology
TEC 2.2
Use online technology for advanced functions. Technology
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