Dear Colleague, The U.S. Geological Survey Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center in Boise, ID is hiring an Ecologist (GS-11) to carry out a research project focusing on species distribution modeling and fire ecology in sagebrush ecosystems in the western U.S. Details on the position and how to apply are provided below.
Please consider distributing this to anyone who might be qualified and interested. Best Regards, Doug ================================== Ecologist, GS-0408-11 (TERM-DEU-CA) position available with the U.S. Geological Survey (Boise, ID) Key Requirements: * Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. * Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. * Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year trial period. * Must have a valid state driver's license and a good driving record. * Relocation expenses are not authorized. * You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. * Occasional Travel; overnight travel of 1-10 nights per month may be required. * More requirements are listed within the Qualifications and Evaluations Tab in the online USA Jobs announcement (see links provided below). Position Information: This is a TERM Full-Time appointment. Job Description/Major Duties: The U.S. Geological Survey Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center in Boise, ID, is seeking an Ecologist (GS-11) to design and carry out a species distribution modeling project to predict current and future distributions of big sagebrush communities in the western United States. Primary objectives of the research will be to develop models to predict distributions of sagebrush and associated species in relation to current bioclimatic settings, account for plant ecophysiological responses to climate variability, and predict future potential distributions under climate change. Other objectives include addressing the role of fire and invasive species in shaping sagebrush community distributions. The research requires an understanding of many aspects of plant ecology, disturbance ecology, climatology, ecophysiology, invasive species biology, and natural history. The incumbent will develop new or refine existing methodological approaches to defining species-environment relations by utilizing climate predictions, modeling species distributions, and defining ecological niches. The incumbent will integrate a variety of statistical and computer modeling approaches to develop and test new ways of understanding species distribution and ecosystem function. The incumbent researcher will communicate with agency and independent experts to develop protocols, present preliminary findings at scientific and management meetings, and publish research results. The Ecologist GS-0408-11 vacancy is now open for viewing. Please click the link below to see the announcement and for information on how to apply. Announcement Number: PAC-2014-0600 USA Jobs Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/373967900 Vacancy Description: Ecologist, GS-0408-11 (TERM-DEU-CA) Open Period: 06/27/2014 - 07/11/2014 Series/Grade: GS-0408-11 Salary: $57,982 - $75,376 Promotion Potential: GS-12 Hiring Agency: INTERIOR, Geological Survey Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Boise, ID THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For more information, contact Dr. Douglas Shinneman (208-426-5206; [email protected]) or Michelle Schatz (Phone: 541-750-1040;[email protected])
