A great job is now open in the Presidio of San Francisco (see below). Please distribute widely.
Mark Frey Exotic Plant Management Team Liaison National Capital Region, NPS 202-342-1443 x 217 [email protected] The Presidio Trust is a Federal government corporation that manages and protects the Presidio of San Francisco. The Trust is now accepting applications for the following Federal excepted-service position. * SUPERVISORY ECOLOGIST * Serves as program expert in ecology; oversees implementation of restoration projects including planning, design, construction, and stewardship; serves as COTR for projects conducted through contracts, interagency and cooperative agreements; develops/implements plans for inventorying, monitoring, and preservation of species; develops/implements research and resources action plans/strategies to manage/protect/restore natural ecosystems and environmental conditions; develops guidelines to manage complex or unusual problems, or novel or controversial aspects of ecology/natural resources; develops and oversees scientifically credible protection, mitigation, and restoration of critical habitats; carries out field and lab studies on plants and plant ecology; keeps up-to-date on restoration ecology and shares knowledge with staff; develops and carries out statistically valid data collection protocols using advanced technology; performs data entry and quality control checks on data collection and entry performed by others; analyzes data and prepares scientific reports regarding results of management, protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, and research; summarizes new information for use by the scientific community, park staff, cooperators and partners; uses GIS technology to answer inquiries from managers and others; assists in preparation of EAs for park projects; evaluates EAs and EISs for projects affecting park resources; acquires/maintains equipment/supplies necessary for field work; supervises employees and indirectly supervises interns and volunteers; works with park education staff to incorporate new information into education programs; serves as vegetation and natural resources liaison with other Trust divisions, the National Park Service and Golden Gate Parks Conservancy; provides ecological guidance/support to Trust departments for plans, environmental documents and other NEPA/ESA actions; assists in developing timelines, budgets and strategies to restore native plant communities; and keeps files of all natural resources capital projects. Full time position with benefits. Requires baccalaureate degree in ecology, botany, environmental studies, or related and either a Masters degree plus 2 years experience in vegetation restoration, or four years experience in vegetation restoration; professional knowledge of ecological principles and the flora, fauna and physical environment of the park; and knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and guidelines for management and monitoring of natural resources, including endangered and exotic species; scientific data acquisition and analysis standards, methods, and recording techniques; program management and administration of budget, contracts, and personnel; computer hardware, software and applications; skill in oral and written communication; vegetation management tools/equipment and how to maintain them; and safety procedures in vegetation management. * The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To apply call (415) 561-5300 (Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm) to request an application package, OR download the application from our website, www.presidio.gov/jobs , and mail the application to Human Resources, Presidio Trust, P.O. Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129-0052. *
