U.S. Forest Service, PNW Research Station, Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Lab, Wenatchee, WA
GS-408-09 Quantitative Plant Ecologist Outreach is being conducted through May 6, 2011. The Pacific Northwest Research Station anticipates advertising and filling a full-time, temporary, Quantitative Plant Ecologist position at the GS-9 level. The position will be located at the Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Wenatchee, Washington. The position is funded for six months during 2011 (June-December). The successful candidate will work with Forest Service scientists to develop study plans, conduct field studies, analyze ecological datasets, and report research results in the fields of forestry, plant ecology and fire ecology. Some fieldwork, field crew supervision, and/or field study leadership may be required. Research topics include: 1) prescribed fire effects on vegetation dynamics in oak savannas and woodlands; 2) forest growth responses to climatic variability and change; 3) restoration of ecosystem structure and function in fire-prone forest and savanna ecosystems; and 4) ecology and management of forests and rangelands following high severity wildfire. The preferred starting date is June 27, 2011. The pay rate is $22.74 per hour. We are looking for an individual who is professionally trained in the principles and practices of plant ecology, forestry, and fire ecology; is proficient in statistical analyses of large, complex, ecological datasets; has good botanical skills, including field identification of Pacific Northwest plant species; and has demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. This is just a pre-announcement. If you are interested in this position, please send your name and contact information (including e-mail address) to Dave W. Peterson either electronically ([email protected]) or by regular mail (PNW Research Station, 1133 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801). Individuals who respond to this notice will be notified of the vacancy announcement for the position when it opens. The vacancy announcement for this position, when open, will be posted at the USAJobs website (http://www.usajobs.opm.gov). Please note that you must be a United States citizen to be considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in our vacancy! The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual?s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternate means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotapes, etc) should contact USDA?s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). David W. Peterson Research Forester, USDA Forest Service Forestry Sciences Laboratory 1133 N. Western Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 Phone: 509-664-1727 FAX: 509-665-8362 E-mail: [email protected]
