The Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station, US Forest Service, is seeking an experienced researcher to lead the Fire and Environmental Research Applications (FERA) team. FERA is an interdisciplinary team of scientists and professionals with expertise in forestry, combustion physics, and ecology devoted to improved understanding of the effects of fire and associated biophysical phenomena. The incumbent directs the FERA research program in fire science, and also conducts original research, integrated assessments, and model development to address science and management questions and issues for regional and national stakeholders within the scope of the FERA mission.
The job will be based in Seattle, WA. Hiring will be at the GS-13 level or above, depending on qualifications. For government salaries and location-based adjustments, see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2015/general-schedule/ Interested parties are asked to fill out and return an "outreach interest” form by August 17. To receive this and more details about the position, please contact [not me] Clint Wright Acting Team Leader Fire & Environmental Research Applications Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station p: 206-732-7827 [email protected] Don McKenzie Research Ecologist Pacific Wildland Fire Sciences Lab, US Forest Service
