VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (CENTER DIRECTOR, USGS-NPWRC): The U.S. Geological Survey is currently advertising for the position of Center Director of Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC), located in Jamestown, North Dakota. NPWRC's primary mission is to collect, analyze, and synthesize scientific information on the Nation's biotic resources. The major thrusts of the research program reflect the needs and priorities of the country. The primary responsibilities of the NPWRC are for research on waterfowl and other migratory birds west of the Mississippi River excluding Alaska and the Gulf Coast; investigations of the ecology of grasslands and wetlands of the northern and central plains; investigations on certain threatened and endangered species; development of monitoring protocols for wildlife and plant species and communities; statistical and geospatial analyses and model development; and the specific needs of Department of the Interior Bureaus (Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc. ), other federal agencies, state agencies, and the public. The results of the Center's research have wide applicability in the management of Federal, State and private lands.
MAJOR DUTIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EVALUATIONS: As Director of the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordinating, executing, and managing of broad, multi- disciplinary programs of research, inventory, monitoring and information management. A detailed list of responsibilities, major duties, and qualifications can be found at the appropriate web address listed below. HOW TO APPLY: This position is being advertised concurrently for non- federal and federal applicants (see web links below). Applicants who are not current permanent Federal employees or former permanent Federal employees, or who are not eligible under special appointing authorities, should apply under the vacancy announcement open to all US citizens. Permanent federal applicants may apply under the Merit Promotion Procedures (i.e., those individuals who are currently working for the Federal Government under a permanent competitive appointment, or whom have reinstatement rights based on a previous permanent competitive appointment, or individuals who claim eligibility under some type of authorized special appointing authority, or certain veterans may apply and receive consideration). Please see position descriptions for information on qualifications and evaluations. Job Link (OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS) : https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/usgs.exe/runjobinfo? aOrg=1&aJob=10725&Username=~BROWSE~&ORGIMG=usgs.gif Announcement Number: CR-2007-0102 Vacancy Description: Supervisory Biologist, GS-0401-15 (TPG-DEU) Open Period: 11/07/2006 - 12/04/2006 Series/Grade: GS-0401A-15 Salary: $102,964.00 TO $133,850.00 Promotion Potential: GS-15 Hiring Agency: INTERIOR, Geological Survey Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Jamestown, ND Job Link (MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURE, INTERNAL) : https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/usgs.exe/runjobinfo? aOrg=1&aJob=10728&Username=~BROWSE~&ORGIMG=usgs.gif Announcement Number: CR-2007-0103 Vacancy Description: Supervisory Biologist, GS-0401-15 (TPG-MP) Open Period: 11/07/2006 - 12/04/2006 Series/Grade: GS-0401A-15 Salary: $102,964.00 TO $133,850.00 Promotion Potential: GS-15 Hiring Agency: INTERIOR, Geological Survey Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Jamestown, ND For more information, Contact: Mary Dunlap, 303-236-9563, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
