ECOLOGIST (GS-0408-07/09)
USDA FOREST SERVICE
NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION
About the Position
The Northern Research Station is announcing an upcoming vacancy for
an Ecologist, GS-0408-07/09 position that will provide science
support to the Northern Research Station. The position is a term
appointment with a full-time tour of duty. Official duty station
will be Grand Rapids, MN.
Job Description
The individual selected will participate individually or as a team
member with scientists in all phases of the research process and will
assume full technical and operational responsibility for specific
phases of research related to ecological response of black ash
wetlands to emerald ash borer infestation. Major duties of the
position will focus on project planning activities including the
scheduling, organizing, and executing field and laboratory projects
related to the research problems, i.e., water, plants, and soils. The
individual will independently develop various aspects of research
projects on the basis of overall objectives outlined by the
scientist, and will adapt, coordinate, and execute field and
laboratory projects. The individual will be responsible for
developing project work plans that include selecting the methods for
collection, identification, evaluation and pilot testing. The
individual will organize, verify, and refine the data collected, and
write up methods, findings, recommendations and other conclusions for
approval. Field assignments include supervising crews in measuring
plot data and collecting samples for analyses, establishing tests and
control plots, as necessary; lab assignments include gathering
complex biological data by standard laboratory analyses; other
assignments include compiling, summarizing and analyzing data; and
managing datasets. Resolves administrative and safety concerns
related to the project and trains and supervises lower grade
employees assigned to the research project.
Knowledge Required
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of a broad area of
forest ecology related to natural resources management. Knowledge of
biological science as well as knowledge of the techniques, processes,
and practices sufficient to accomplish the assigned field and
laboratory research work. Ability to design and organize project
objectives and select alternative work processes. The individual
selected must possess an understanding of the intended use of the
project results to incorporate the most appropriate techniques and
methods in the overall plan. The individual must have the ability to
train and supervise field crews and laboratory staffs, follow safety
and health procedures, and write technical reports and
manuscripts. Knowledge of computer functions related to data input,
retrieval, analysis of data, and management of resulting datasets is
required. The individual must have the ability to operate motor
vehicles and other motorized equipment, and to use hand tools and
forestry and laboratory instruments.
Other Information of Interest
->The area of consideration is Government-wide and External DEMO
>One position will be advertised
<>Work will require some overnight travel
>Basic entry qualifications for this series are a degree in
biological science, ecology, natural resource management, or related
disciplines appropriate to the position, or a combination of
education and experience (courses equivalent to a major, plus
appropriate experience or additional education).
>In addition to meeting the basic entry qualifications, applicants
must have specialized experience and/or 2 years of progressively
higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent degree
Additional Information about Duty Station Options
Grand Rapids, MN Chamber of
Commerce 800-472-6366 <http://www.grandmn.com>www.grandmn.com
If you are interested in this position, please fill out the enclosed
outreach notice. Once the position is advertised in USAJOBS, we will
notify you by email.
For any questions concerning this position, please contact Brian
Palik, Team Leader, Center for Research on Ecosystem Change,
218-326-7116, <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
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Anthony D'Amato
Associate Professor
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave. North
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (612) 625-3733
FAX: (612) 625-5212
E-mail: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Website:
<http://silviculture.forestry.umn.edu/>http://silviculture.forestry.umn.edu/
