U.S. Forest Service, PNW Research Station, Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Lab, Wenatchee, WA
GS-408-09 Quantitative Plant Ecologist USAJOBS announcement # 11-2677-0389-DT-KP The Pacific Northwest Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service is looking for a full-time, temporary, Quantitative Plant Ecologist at the GS-9 level. The position is located at the Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Lab in Wenatchee, Washington, and is funded for about six months. The successful candidate will work with Dr. David W. Peterson and other research scientists to analyze vegetation structure and composition data from a long-term prescribed fire study in oak savannas and woodlands in Minnesota and assist with fire and forest ecology studies in Pacific Northwest forests. The preferred starting date is June 27, 2011, but can be negotiated. The pay rate is $22.74 per hour. The ideal candidate has a strong background in plant ecology, forestry, and/or fire ecology; is proficient in advanced statistical analysis and multivariate plant community analysis; and is experienced at working with large datasets. Good botanical skills, including field identification of Pacific Northwest plant species, and strong oral and written communication skills are also desired. The position is open until Wednesday, May 11, 2011 and is being advertised on the USAJOBS website (http://www.usajobs.gov). The USAJOBS announcement contains the full position description and instructions on how to apply. You can find the announcement by going to USAJOBS and doing a keyword search on the vacancy announcement number: 11-2677-0389-DT-KP Please note that you must be a United States citizen to be considered for this position. 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]
