[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technician (GG06)
*UNITED STATES* *DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR* *GEOLOGICAL SURVEY* TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN VACANCY NO: SRFS-14-008 POSITION: Biological Science Technician , GG-404-6 DATE OPENED: 02/10/2014 SALARY: $16.89 per hour DATE CLOSED: 02/21/2014 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary 180 day appointment STARTING DATE: 05/12/2014 NUMBER OF POSITIONS: up to 2 LENGTH OF POSITION*: *2-3 months, contingent on budget. TOUR OF DUTY: Full Time, with possible periods of part-time and intermittent work. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens LOCATION: Boise, ID THESE ARE TEMPORARILY EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS for which all qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to these positions, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will only be for the duration of the position, normally 3-6 months. The Social Security Retirement System covers temporary employees and annual and sick leave will be accrued except in intermittent status. Employees are ineligible for health and life insurance coverage. DUTIES (specific): The work is part of a Joint Fire Science-funded project that seeks to assess regional fuel loads and species composition in sagebrush ecosystems across successional and invasion gradient, as well as the efficacy of restoration treatments in reducing fuel loads. The biological science technicians will collect data to quantify fuel loads throughout a wide range of sagebrush conditions, including undisturbed stands, burned and invaded by non-native plant species (but untreated), and burned and treated (for post-fire rehabilitation). The project will also examine ongoing experimental restoration treatments that utilize mowing, grazing, seeding and herbicide applications. Field work will take place in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho. The GG-06 biological technician will serve as the crew leader for a 2-4 person field team sampling vegetation and fuel characteristics at fire rehabilitation sites throughout the northern Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. The crew leader will be responsible for ensuring that accurate and credible data is collected by the field crew. The crew leader will lead efforts to identify site vegetation and will be responsible for managing crew logistics. Other major duties of the position include identifying Great Basin plants to species, collecting vegetation and fuel load sampling data, collection of GPS and photo points, driving on poor and sometimes muddy roads, collection of plant and/or soil samples, accurately recording ecological data, and data entry. The technicians will be stationed at USGS-FRESC in Boise, ID. Field trips will often require extensive driving. Field work will involve exposure to extreme temperature and weather conditions. Crews will work independently and field trips will be single day excursions out of Boise, but may include extended periods of backcountry camping. Candidates will be chosen based on their combination of experience and education. Preferred candidates will have previous experience leading small field crews in remote locations. The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in identifying Great Basin grasses, forbs, and shrubs to the species level. Travel expenses will be paid by the project at either standard federal per diem or a camp rate per diem. *ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*: The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion. The incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the performance of the assignment. Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours per day; hours can include all times of day and night, and will vary during the employment term with weather and field conditions. Core hours will typically be 7 am - 5:30 pm. QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-6 you need 1 year and 9 months of field experience OR 4 years of sub-professional work experience OR 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 120 semester/180 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Sub-professional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment. EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE QUALIFYING. *In addition, incumbents must have at least 3 months experience in sampling plant communities, and preferred candidate will be familiar with plant species in the Great Basin ecoregion. Candidates without 3 months experience sampling and identifying plant species will not be considered.* BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all
[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technician (GG05)
*UNITED STATES* *DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR* *GEOLOGICAL SURVEY* TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN VACANCY NO: SRFS-14-007 POSITION: Biological Science Technician, GG-404-5 DATE OPENED: 02/10/2014 SALARY: $15.15 per hour DATE CLOSED: 02/21/2014 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary 180 day appointment STARTING DATE: 05/12/2014 LENGTH OF POSITION*: *2-3 months, contingent on budget TOUR OF DUTY: Full Time, with possible periods of part-time and intermittent work AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens LOCATION: Boise, ID DUTIES: The work is part of a Joint Fire Science Program-funded project that seeks to assess regional fuel loads and species composition in sagebrush ecosystems across successional and invasion gradient, as well as the efficacy of restoration treatments in reducing fuel loads. The biological science technicians will collect data to quantify fuel loads throughout a wide range of sagebrush conditions, including undisturbed stands, burned and invaded by non-native plant species (but untreated), and burned and treated (for post-fire rehabilitation). The project will also examine ongoing experimental restoration treatments that utilize mowing, grazing, seeding and herbicide applications. Field work will take place in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho. Major duties of the position include identifying Great Basin plants to species, collecting vegetation and fuel load sampling data, collection of GPS and photo points, driving on poor and sometimes muddy roads, collection of plant and/or soil samples, accurately recording ecological data, and data entry. The technicians may also assist with site selection protocols to identify suitable study site and plot locations. Field trips will often require extensive driving. The biological science technicians will work in 2-person teams in conjunction with two field crew coordinators. Field work will involve exposure to extreme temperature and weather conditions. Crews will work independently and field trips will be single day excursions out of Boise, but may include extended periods of backcountry camping. Candidates will be chosen based on their combination of experience and education. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identifying Great Basin grasses, forbs, and shrubs to the species level. *ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*: The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion. The incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the performance of the assignment. Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours per day; hours can include all times of day and night, and will vary during the employment term with weather and field conditions. Core hours will typically be 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-5 you need 9 months of field experience OR 3 years of sub-professional work experience OR 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90 semester/135 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Sub-professional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience are qualifying. *In addition, incumbents must have at least 1 month experience in sampling plant communities, and preferred candidate will be familiar with plant species in the Great Basin ecoregion. Candidates without 1 month experience sampling and identifying plant species will not be considered. *Good organizational skills, proficiency with technical equipment (including GPS, personal computer, and digital camera), map reading, and field collection protocols are required. Incumbent should have had or be willing to take First Aid and CPR prior to employment. BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants entitled to 10 point veteran's preference who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. All other qualified applicants entitled to veteran's preference will be given preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veteran's preference. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS: Under regulations contained in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of appointment. As a condition of appointment, all new employees reporting for duty with the Department of the Interior will be paid through direct deposit
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Natural Resources Manager, NJ
Position Title: Natural Resources Manager Organization: Friends of Princeton Open Space Location: 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540 Job Classification: Half-time position (21-hour work week) Friends of Princeton Open Space seeks a part-time Natural Resources Manager to oversee land stewardship in the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area. This position reports to the Friends of Princeton Open Space Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Natural Resources Committee. Responsibilities include designing and implementing habitat restoration and enhancement projects, controlling invasive plant species, leading volunteer workdays, conducting plant inventories, and creating community outreach and education programs. Click on the following link to view the complete position description : http://fopos.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/NRM-Position-Description- 2014.pdf Candidate must possess a passion for conservation, desire to work outdoors, and ability to conduct physically strenuous field work. Qualifications include: knowledge of local ecology, experience in the control of invasive plant species, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and a Bachelors degree in ecology, natural resources management, or a related field. Experience with GPS/GIS preferred. To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and list of references to Clark Lennon, Chair of the Natural Resources Committee, at clarklen...@verizon.net, and Cc aelincomp...@fopos.org. Friends of Princeton Open Space is a non-profit organization devoted to acquiring open space for preservation, protecting natural resources, maintaining and extending trails, and providing environmental education in the Princeton area. FOPOS holds the conservation easement on the 75-acres Mountain Lakes Preserve and has adopted 200 acres of contiguous lands through the towns Adopt-A-Park Program.
[ECOLOG-L] Life Discovery Conference Update - Call for Proposals Extended
2nd Life Discovery-Doing Science Education Conference October 3-4, 2014 San José State University, San José CA www.esa.org/ldc The science of biology is changing rapidly. Biology educators play a critical role in laying the groundwork of understanding for a new generation of scientists and informed citizens. Build the momentum in Realizing Vision and Change, Preparing for Next Generation Biology with your innovative ideas, provocative questions, and mindful solutions. Instructors, researchers, curriculum developers, technology experts and department leaders are all vitally needed in this project and welcome! KEYNOTE PANEL To launch the discussion, we have two speakers confirmed for our Opening Keynote Panel: - Dr. Janet Carlson, Executive Director of the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET) in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University - Dr. Susan Singer, Division Director of the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation SESSION FORMATS We invite your proposals to share ideas that are suitable, scalable, and adaptable to secondary and post-secondary levels of education in addressing the objectives of both the K12 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Vision and Change for Undergraduate Biology Education (VC). All presenters are strongly encouraged to publish your teaching ideas in the LifeDiscoveryEd Digital Library as a record of conference proceedings. - Short Presentation (30 mins) DEADLINE EXTENDED 2/28/2014 - Education Share Fair Roundtables (45 mins) deadline 3/15/2014 For detailed information about the session formats, session themes and tracks, please visit www.esa.org/ldc. SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES http://www.esa.org/ldc/2014-ldc-conference/sponsors-exhibitors/ Questions? Contact l...@esa.org ORGANIZERS The Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference is a collaborative initiative among: Ecological Society of America,Botanical Society of America, Society for the Study of Evolution and Society for Economic Botany The LDC Program Committee thanks our 2014 Conference Collaborators for their support. * Teresa Mourad Director, Education and Diversity Programs Ecological Society of America
[ECOLOG-L] REU program in Ocean Sciences, Monterey Bay
Please share with your undergraduate students an opportunity to apply for a new REU program in Ocean Sciences. Students in this new program can choose to conduct Ocean Science research in Monterey Bay in the following areas (the list of research topics within each area is not exhaustive): Marine Biology and Ecology (includes population ecology, kelp forest ecology, marine landscape ecology, marine microbiology, population genetics, ecophysiology and biomechanics) Ocean Engineering (includes ocean robotics, autonomous underwater vehicle design, artificial intelligence, computer programming, scientific instrumentation development) Oceanography (includes ocean current modeling, deep sea population ecology, ocean acidification, trace metal analysis and plankton ecology) Marine Geology (includes deep sea canyon formation, coastal hydrology, seafloor mapping, hydrothermal vent dynamics, coastal erosion, plate tectonics and marine biogeochemistry) In addition to electing to work with mentors at CSU Monterey Bay students can also elect to work with mentors at our Monterey Bay area REU partner institutions. These include: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Moss Landing Marine Labs Naval Postgraduate School Students will be provided with a stipend in addition to support for travel, room and board. Students will also receive post REU support to attend conferences and support in applying to subsequent REU programs or graduate programs. The application portal for the program will open this Friday, February 14th and close on March 14th. The summer program will run from June 9th to August 15th. For more information about the program, check out our website http://csumb.edu/reu. We especially encourage applications from student groups historically underrepresented in the Ocean Sciences and students from institutions where research opportunities are limited (Junior/Community Colleges, Tribal Colleges, HBCUs and HSIs). Please feel free to contact Corey Garza directly by email (coga...@csumb.edu) (r...@csumb.edu) or phone (831-582-3024) if you have any questions.
[ECOLOG-L] Downeast Lakes Land Trust Internship in Community Forest Conservation: Habitat, Recreation, Education
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Internship, 2014 Community Forest Conservation: Habitat, Recreation, Education Downeast Lakes Land Trust is based in Grand Lake Stream, Maine. We protect lakeshores, improve fish and wildlife habitats, provide public recreation opportunities, offer educational programs, and support jobs in the forest and on the water. We are dedicated to the Downeast economy and environment. Downeast Lakes Land Trust is pleased to announce a 2014 summer internship opportunity that will provide broad exposure and experience in the work of a community-based conservation group. The intern will assist with habitat projects, maintenance of hiking trails and campsites, planning future trails, DLLT events, and education programs. Read more, including how to apply, at http://www.downeastlakes.org/2014/02/2014-internship-opportunity-available/ . ___ Mark Berry, Executive Director Forests and Lakes - For People - ForeverR Downeast Lakes Land Trust 4 Water St. Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 http://www.downeastlakes.org/ Learn More: www.downeastlakes.org/ Show Your Support: https://www.facebook.com/downeast.lakes www.facebook.com/downeast.lakes
[ECOLOG-L] 2014 STREAM SALAMANDER FIELD ASSISTANTS
2014 STREAM SALAMANDER FIELD ASSISTANTS POSITION Two seasonal Wildlife Technician positions are available to work in the lab of Dr. Winsor Lowe at the University of Montana. Fieldwork will be conducted at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in central New Hampshire. DURATION and HOUSING The positions will last approximately three months (10-12 weeks), starting early/mid-June and ending in early/mid- August. Housing is provided at Hubbard Brook in New Hampshire. Travel to local field sites will be provided. JOB DESCRIPTION The technicians primary duties will involve surveys of stream salamanders and brook trout in headwater streams of central New Hampshire. The technicians will also assist in setting up and maintenance of artificial stream experiments at the field site. Collection of invertebrate emergence and drift data from headwater streams will also be a duty of the technician(s). Work will be in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and technicians should expect to hike to field sites in rough terrain, get wet from working in headwater streams, handle salamanders, use a handheld GPS unit, and experience East Coast humidity and heat. The technicians will be part of two-three person field crews, thus successful applicants should work well with others and independently. Prior fieldwork experience is preferred, but not required. A short online animal use and handling course is required. PAY: $10.00/hour, 40-hour work week. LAST DATE TO APPLY: February 28, 2014 CONTACT: Send a cover letter, resume and contact info for at least 2 references to Jon Davenport, jon.davenp...@mso.umt.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Summer Field Botany Crew
Job Opportunity: Summer Field Botany Crew We are looking for a skilled vegetation field worker for our National Park Service on the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Fire Effects Monitoring Crew. Our primary field season runs from late May/early June to September. The schedule negotiated for for qualified student applicants. Our office is based in Porter, Indiana 46304. The ideal candidate would possess the following skills: ·Detailed knowledge of the flora of the Indiana Dunes and Midwestern Unites State and excellent botanical skills. · Ability to identify non flowering herbaceous specimens and woody seedlings. · Experience with collecting vegetation and ecological data in the field. · Attention to detail, organization and record keeping skills. · Experience with Microsoft Office software including Access or specialized databases. · Familiarity with GPS units and digital cameras. · Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds The job announcement has just posted on USAjobs.gov. Job Announcement Number:MWE-14-OC-INDU-030. It closes on 2/27/2014. Further information and application process can be found on USAjob.gov search the announcement number or follow this link :https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361824200?share=emailhttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361824200?share=email. Mary Fisher-Dunham Fire Effects Program Fire Management Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 1100 North Mineral Springs Road Porter, Indiana 46304 219-395-8414 http://www.nps.gov/indu/parkmgmt/firemanagement.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/indu/parkmgmt/firemanagement.htm http://www.nps.gov/indu/parkmgmt/upload/Fire%20Managment%20Plan.pdf
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships
Applications are being accepted for 2-3 graduate research assistantships (MSc or PhD) to begin in June 2014. General area of emphasis can be selected from ecological simulation modeling, plant ecohydrology, dynamics of grassland-woodland ecotones, or belowground structure of plant communities. Individual projects may concentrate on laboratory, greenhouse, or field studies. Field studies will likely be located in the Edwards Plateau, South Texas, and Coastal Prairies regions of Texas. The specific research topic investigated will be designed around the interests and qualifications of the student but will be part of an on-going research program that includes the following projects: Use of simulation modeling to investigate landscape-level ecological and hydrologic responses to succession and changes in climate, fire regime, and land management practices; Development of ecological simulation models for the San Antonio River watershed and the San Antonio Bay ecosystems; Effect of long-term precipitation patterns on grassland-woodland dynamics and associated ecohydrology; Ecological, climatic, and management factors associated with the increase in huisache woodlands; Root architecture and water-use differences among shortgrass, midgrass, and shrub species; and Use of simulation modeling to investigate ecohydrologic relationships in urban ecosystems. The student’s home department will be either Plant and Soil Science or Natural Resources Management, depending on the interests of the student. Applicants should send 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and 4) names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of a minimum of three references to: Dr. Terry McLendon Research Professor Department of Plant and Soil Science and Department of Natural Resources Management Box 42122 Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 79409-2122 806-742-2838 extension 252 terry.mclen...@ttu.edu Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans,and we consider the needs of dual career couples.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position: Biodemography, UW
Postdoctoral Position in Biodemography, University of Washington An NIH-funded post-doctoral research appointment is available in biodemography to model the effects of aging, genetics and environmental stresses on human and animal mortality and the evolution of longevity. The research will develop a vitality-based model that characterizes mortality in terms of time and age varying interactions of intrinsic physiological and extrinsic environmental processes. The candidate will join Dr. James Anderson, University of Washington Center for the Studies of Demography and Ecology, in collaboration with Drs. Ting Li of Renmin University of China, David Steinsaltz of University of Oxford and James Carey of the University of California at Davis. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and strong quantitative skills; those with a background in demography, ecology or biology are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience with mathematical and statistical modeling in R and a general purpose programming language such as C is highly desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience, within the University of Washington Postdoctoral Scholar salary range. Applications should include a detailed CV with a list of publications, a description of research experience and interests, and the names and contact addresses of two academic references from whom information about the candidate can be obtained. Combine all these items into a single PDF file. Applications should be sent by e-mail before March 10, 2014 to jj...@uw.edu with subject heading NIH postdoc The initial 100% appointment will be for 1 year with the option of renewal. The University of Washington strongly encourages applications from females and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
