Hello Ecolog, The following job was posted on USAJobs, and is open to all US Citizens through February 19, 2010. Questions should be addressed to David Manski, david_man...@nps.gov.
Job details are posted at: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=85952712&JobTitle=Science+Coordinator&q=maine+&where=bar+harbor&x=0&y=0&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&AVSDM=2010-01-29+03%3a23%3a00 Science Coordinator GS-13 Biologist, Ecologist, Physical Scientist, Hydrologist (Interdisciplinary) Background: Acadia National Park, part of an ecosystem of islands throughout the Gulf of Maine, protects natural resources, processes, and systems and the cultural heritage of nearly 100 coastal islands totaling nearly 46,000 acres. The National Park Service (NPS) and partners charged with stewardship of Downeast Maine's island resources face a number of increasingly complex issues, such as habitat fragmentation, invasive species, air pollution, recreation, and climate change that threatens the integrity of these island ecosystems, their cultural resources, and quality of visitor experiences. To prevent the degradation or impairment of these values, coastal managers must be aware of and understand the causes and consequences of these threats. The successful management and protection of Acadia National Park and islands under the stewardship of others will benefit from scientifically credible and timely answers to important questions. The application of research and other science activities are important tools used by the NPS to meet its stewardship responsibilities. The NPS has established a network of Research Learning Centers around the country to increase the effectiveness and communication of research and science results in the national parks. This is accomplished through facilitating the use of parks for scientific inquiry, supporting science-informed decision making, communicating the relevance of and providing access to knowledge gained through scientific research, and promoting science literacy and resource stewardship. At Acadia National Park, the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC) is the park?s designated NPS Research Learning Center. Located in the park on a 100-acre campus on the Schoodic Peninsula, SERC is a public-private partnership linking scientists, students, citizens, and businesses to promote understanding and stewardship of the park and region?s natural and cultural resources. The NPS manages SERC in cooperation with Acadia Partners for Science and Learning. Acadia Partners is a nonprofit organization that facilitates research and education programs, provides financial support, and helps operate facilities at SERC. Acadia Partners cultivates partnerships among research laboratories, universities, public schools, nonprofits, and government agencies in support of SERC's mission. Job Summary: This position serves as the Science Coordinator for SERC and Acadia National Park. She/he champions and forges multi-disciplinary (natural, cultural, and social) science alliances with government entities, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations to assist the NPS with its applied conservation needs at Acadia National Park and to promote the park as a natural outdoor laboratory for other scientific endeavors. The incumbent collaborates with scientists and students to facilitate enhanced understanding about native biodiversity, ecosystem integrity, natural processes, cultural heritage, and the human dimensions of conservation issues. She/he leads efforts to expand research programs at SERC and at Acadia National Park. The position also creates opportunities for the translation of science results to others engaged in stewardship of coastal protected areas, park visitors, local residents, and students. Research and science communication activities at SERC will serve Acadia National Park and the larger Gulf of Maine ecosystem. The incumbent reports to the park?s Chief of Resource Management, but she/he will also work closely with other park staff and staff from Acadia Partners for Science and Learning. Major Duties: Foster and implement a vibrant research and science education community at SERC focusing on the conservation of natural resources, protection of cultural heritage, and human dimensions of protected area management. Create new science partnerships among the various land management agencies and non-governmental conservation organizations in coastal Maine. Maintain a research program (within the incumbent's science discipline), in collaboration with academic colleagues and others, focused on protected area management, the ecological effects of climate change, and conservation of Acadia National Park's island ecosystems. Transfer these research findings through professional scientific outlets. Serve as a liaison and facilitator between SERC and scientists and students conducting research in Acadia National Park. Administer L.L. Bean Acadia Research Fellowship, Schoodic Research Fellowship and other National Park Service grant and cooperative research programs. Serve as the NPS technical representative for contracted science projects or activities. Advocate and market the natural, cultural, and social science information needs of Gulf of Maine coastal islands and other northeastern US coastal national park areas to the academic and research community. Facilitate the translation and communication of research results for SERC program participants, NPS employees, neighbors, and visitors, and conservation partner organizations. ----- End forwarded message ----- ----- End forwarded message -----
