Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants For One Position

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The Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee (ENSAC) is currently seeking applicants for one open seat on the Committee, in the “public-at-large” position. Applicants interested in serving in this seat should have an interest in, and be supportive of, the mission of the Endangered and Nongame Species Program with regard to habitat management, policy, outreach and/or education. The selected candidate would ideally possess a degree in biology or environmental sciences and have experience with habitat management, constituent outreach, and/or managing issues related to agency relevancy or the intersect between wildlife conservation and diversity, equity, inclusivity and justice. ENSAC serves an advisory role to NJDEP Fish and Wildlife and the NJDEP Commissioner in matters pertaining to the management and protection of the State’s endangered and nongame wildlife. Formed in 1974 through an act of NJ state legislation, the Committee’s responsibilities include:

• Recommending to the NJDEP Commissioner status changes to the State’s endangered
  species and indigenous nongame wildlife lists.
• Providing recommendations on policy and decision-making regarding the protection and
  management of species considered state endangered, threatened, or special concern, or
  that have been classified as “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” (SGCN) in the
  state’s Wildlife Action Plan.
• Reviewing and commenting on scientific data as it pertains to the management of
  nongame wildlife.

Consistent with the regulations governing its formation (N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.18), the Committee consists of 11 members concerned with and supportive of the Endangered and Nongame Species Program who are appointed by the NJDEP Commissioner after consultation with the Committee. Four members come from the research and academic community, one is a veterinarian or public health professional, three represent nonprofit organizations with strong interest in nongame wildlife, and three are appointed from the public-at-large.

Committee members serve a four-year term and are expected to attend bi-monthly meetings (six per year) to receive updates on state and regional management initiatives and make recommendations on new and revised management policy, projects or regulations. Members are term-limited and may serve no more than two terms.

Interested parties should submit their resume for consideration to ENSACapplications@dep.nj.gov by May 19, 2023. Candidates meeting the qualifications noted above should document their knowledge and experience with the management, policy, biology and/or issues related to the conservation of nongame wildlife. The State is committed to inclusive and diverse representation on Councils and Boards and strongly encourages peoples from all backgrounds to apply.

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