The National Park Service's Northern Great Plains Network (NGPN) Inventory and Monitoring Program seeks an Ecologist (GS-0408) or Botanist (GS-0430) to implement a long-term ecological monitoring program for vegetation in 13 park units. This is a permanent, full time, GS-11 position (approx. $56,411 - $73,329) and is open to federal status and non-status applicants. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
The Ecologist will implement and develop additional measures to examine vegetation as part of a long-term monitoring program that evaluates status and trends in selected Vital Signs (key ecosystem components and processes). The Ecologist is responsible for ensuring the scientific rigor and statistical soundness of the overall vegetation program. The incumbent leads or works with teams (consisting of NPS resource professionals, agency and academic researchers, and other internal or external cooperators) in the implementation and development of vegetation monitoring protocols. The incumbent visits field sites to implement and supervise data collection, conducts statistical data analysis using appropriate techniques and tools, interprets and synthesizes results, and communicates the significance of findings through presentations, reports, and publications. The incumbent also supports administration of the program through project coordination, writing and overseeing contracts and agreements, developing work plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and tracking budgets. The position will involve a combination of office work, field time, and travel to the parks. Go to the following web sites for the official announcements: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=97210055&JobTitle=Botanist&q=&where=rapid+city&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2011-03-02+10%3a52%3a00 http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=97210188&JobTitle=Ecologist&q=&where=rapid+city&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&pg=2&re=4&AVSDM=2011-03-02+10%3a52%3a00 If you have questions please contact: Kara Paintner-Green Network Coordinator NPS Northern Great Plains Inventory & Monitoring Network 231 East St. Joseph Street Rapid City, SD 57701 Office 605-341-2807 Cell 605-381-2441 Fax 605-341-7192 [email protected]
