U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey is accepting applications for the position of Center Director, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC) in Jamestown, North Dakota.
The NPWRC is a research center whose primary mission is to collect, analyze, and synthesize scientific information on the Nation?s biotic resources. The primary responsibilities of the NPWRC are for research on waterfowl and other migratory birds west of the Mississippi River excluding Alaska and the Gulf Coast, on the ecology of grasslands and wetlands of the northern and central plains, on certain threatened and endangered species, on statistical and geospatial analyses, models, and monitoring protocols, and the specific needs of Department of the Interior Bureaus and other federal agencies, state agencies, and the public. The Center Director is expected to (1) supervise Center staff and provide leadership and guidance to senior scientists, field station leaders, administrative staff, and project leaders in planning, staffing, budgeting for and coordinating the Center?s multi-disciplinary programs of biological research, inventory and monitoring, and information management, (2) promote and enhance coordination and implementation of multidisciplinary partnerships with States, other Federal agencies, academic institutions and private groups interested in the status and management of biological resources (3) support and enhance multidisciplinary science and integration of scientific activities and approaches within the Center, among other USGS Centers and Regions as well as Departmental programs; and (4) serve as a member of the senior management team for the USGS Regional Executive. Salary range $107,962 - $140,355 per year is commensurate with experience. This vacancy is being advertised as CR-2009-0071, CR-2009-0072, CR-2009-0094, CR-2009-0095, CR-2009-0096, CR-2009-0097, CR-2009-0098, and CR-2009-0099. The announcement is open November 17, 2008 and closes December 17, 2008. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen. You must apply on-line via USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ For additional information Contact: Human Resources (303) 236-9577. USGS is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
