The Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center in Lakewood (Denver), Colorado is hiring two temporary full-time field ecologists to help conduct field research in the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin this summer. Ideally, applicants will have education and experience in forest/rangeland ecology or soil science; experience with trace gas sampling from soil, forest stand measurements, and/or Western plant identification is desired. This posting is only live for 5 days on USAJobs and only the first 30 applications will be accepted. So please prepare your application soon! Contact project leads Erin Berryman ([email protected]) or Todd Hawbaker ([email protected]) with questions.
Erin Berryman Research Ecologist USGS Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center Lakewood, Colorado 303-236-1203 [email protected] Job Title: Ecologist GS-0408-05 (DEU-TEMP-LD) Department: Department Of The Interior Agency: Geological Survey Job Announcement Number: ATL-2015-0456 SALARY RANGE: $34,284.00 to $44,572.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, March 2, 2015 to Friday, March 6, 2015 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0408-05 POSITION INFORMATION: Temporary - Full-Time PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05 DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies in the following location: Lakewood, CO WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens SECURITY CLEARANCE: Q - Nonsensitive SUPERVISORY STATUS: No Full job posting at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/395699400 DUTIES: Lead a 2-4 person team in collecting field data in remote locations related to disturbance and vegetation patterns in the western United States. Study sites will include areas recently burned by wildfire in the Southern Rocky Mountains (Colorado) and/or the grass/shrublands in the Great Basin (Idaho, Nevada, Utah). Duties will include: · Measure forest stand properties such as tree species, diameter and height. Assess grass, herbaceous, and shrub cover biomass. · Collect soil and plant samples and assist with processing samples in the laboratory. · Operate a soil respiration analyzer. · Hike up to 6 miles per day carrying <40 lbs of field equipment. · Work as a part of a team to organize and assist in field data collection. · Enter data into computer and report observations in field notes. · Prepare samples and perform data analysis. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 9 months that may be extended for 24 additional months without further competition. Salary: $34,284 (Step 01) to $44,572 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. This vacancy is limited to the first 30 applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement. Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes. TRAVEL REQUIRED · Occasional Travel · Over night travel of 8-12 nights per month required. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED · No KEY REQUIREMENTS · Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. · Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. · Selectee must provide copy of driver's license and safe driving record. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
