U.S. Forest Service, PNW Research Station, Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Lab
Location: Wenatchee, WA GS-408-09 Quantitative Plant Ecologist (TERM) Outreach is being conducted until September 3, 2010. The Pacific Northwest Research Station anticipates advertising a full-time, limited-term, Quantitative Plant Ecologist position at the GS-9 level. The position will be located at the Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Wenatchee, Washington. The position will be funded for an initial period of 13 months, but may be extended up to a maximum term of four years, depending on continued availability of funding and incumbent performance. The starting salary is expected to be $47,448 per year. The Quantitative Plant Ecologist will contribute as a support scientist in the research program of the Ecosystem Dynamics and Environmental Change (EDEC) Team at the Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Laboratory. Team research topics include: 1) forest vegetation responses to climatic variability and climatic change; 2) restoration of ecosystem structure and function in fire-prone forest and savanna ecosystems; and 3) ecology and management of forests and rangelands following wildfire. Primary duties of the Quantitative Plant Ecologist will include: 1) performing statistical analyses of large vegetation datasets from field studies; 2) preparing figures and tables for journal manuscripts; 3) assisting EDEC scientists in study plan development, grant writing, and preparation of manuscripts for publication; 4) finding and reviewing scientific literature; 5) hiring and training field crews; 6) managing field crew activities; and 7) serving as the lead botanist for field studies. Some field work and travel will be required during the field season spanning a wide range of forest types and environmental settings. Fieldwork requires the ability to work and travel with a 45-pound pack in steep, wet, and slippery terrain. We are looking for an individual who is professionally trained in the principles and practices of plant ecology, forestry, and fire ecology; is proficient in statistical analyses of large, complex, ecological datasets; has strong botanical skills, including field identification of Pacific Northwest plant species; and has demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. This is just a pre-announcement. If you are interested in this position, please send your name and contact information (including e-mail address) to Dave W. Peterson either electronically ([email protected]) or by regular mail (PNW Research Station, 1133 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801). Individuals who respond to this notice by September 3, 2010 will be notified of the vacancy announcement for the position when it opens. The vacancy announcement for this position, when open, will be posted at the USAJobs website (http://www.usajobs.opm.gov). Please note that you must be a United States citizen to be considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in our vacancy! The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual?s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternate means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotapes, etc) should contact USDA?s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). David W. Peterson Research Forester, USDA Forest Service Forestry Sciences Laboratory 1133 N. Western Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 Phone: 509-664-1727 FAX: 509-665-8362 E-mail: [email protected]
