Botanist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the botanist position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical advice on conformance with state and federal mandates and regulations to the INRMP Project Manager and Deputy;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method accreditation (desirable)
• Flora of New Mexico, all habitat types
• Conducting vegetative surveys including species specific surveys or cataloging all species present
• Short and long-term monitoring of vegetation
• Knowledge of local plant and habitat requirements
• Minimum WSET Level 2
• Previous love of wine with experience in similar capacity
• Field-based botanical survey work, including vegetation mapping, ecological monitoring, targeted threatened flora survey and Vegetation Quality Assessments using the Habitat Hectares approach

In response to your job posting for botanist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for wine selections for events, promotions or selected functions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Working knowledge of weed control methods and experience with weed surveys and management programs is an asset
• Some task management experience is preferred
• MS in natural resources field
• Experience with botanical surveys
• Experience with wetland delineations
• Experience with invasive plant control
• Experience working with GIS and ArcMap
• Experience working in Southern and/or Louisiana ecosystems

In response to your job posting for botanist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for ecological advice focussing on botany, ecological community and flora identification, assessment and management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous environmental consulting experience, particularly related to flora, will be viewed favourably, but is not a requirement
• Current first aid certification and current certification of off-road driving competence as issued by a recognised trainer will be viewed as preferable
• Field experience identifying plants to the species level
• Proficient with Esri ArcGIS software and Microsoft Office suite
• Initiative to resolve issues, a strong attention to detail, superior verbal and written communication skills
• In particular, an individual with experience using ERDAS Imagine and Collector for ArcGIS software will be viewed favorably
• Working knowledge of the current rare plant detection survey protocols in Saskatchewan
• Experience conducting vegetation surveys in a variety of ecosystems, including rare plant detection surveys

I am excited to be applying for the position of botanist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support in client, stakeholder and public consultations; act as technical expert and provide advice and solutions to meet clients' requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial legislation and requirements
• Able to classify wetlands in a field setting using the Stewart and Kantrud Classification System and the Canadian Wetland Classification System
• Experience with the Alberta Wetland Policy and designation as a Qualified Wetland Science Practitioner (QWSP) is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience with technical report writing
• Professional designation is an asset
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) experience in Saskatchewan and/or Alberta is an asset
• Consulting experience in Saskatchewan and/or Alberta is an asset
• Knowledge of wildlife biology and agronomy is an asset

Please consider me for the botanist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for flexibility to serve as a cross-disciplinary resource to meet AECOM / client needs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in and a sound understanding of current environmental issues and Commonwealth and WA legislation
• Product knowledge, including a thorough working knowledge of wines, liqueurs and other beverages
• Thorough working knowledge of financial reporting structures (budgets, labour, productivity, revenue & expenses)
• Proven Human Resources skills and versatility, flexibility and stress management skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with Australian flora, including taxonomic understanding and field identification skills
• Experience in planning and coordinating field surveys
• Bachelor of Science in Range Management, Botany, Forestry, Ecology, Land Restoration, Environmental Science or related field
• Strong understanding of field methods to survey and monitoring vegetation