[APWG] JOB: Invasive Species Biologist (Honolulu, HI)

[Olivia Kwong]

Listing closes 15 September 2010

This position serves as a Biologist in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office located in Honolulu Hawaii.  The
incumbent is responsible for issues related to the impacts of various
invasive alien species and diseases on federal trust resources, including
listed endangered and threatened species, in the Pacific Islands Ecoregion
consisting of the State of Hawaii, Territories of Guam and American Samoa,
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Pacific
possessions such as Wake Atoll and U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands in the
Republic of Palau, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Federated States of
Micronesia.  Interdiction, prevention, detection, control and eradication
of invasive species such as the brown treesnake and invasive diseases such
as ohia rust are among the most significant conservation challenges in the
Pacific Islands Ecoregion.

The incumbent will provide expert advice and direction on invasive alien
species and disease detection, interdiction, and control to prevent 
impacts to endangered and threatened species and other native species and
communities.  In conjunction with state and federal representatives,
private experts, territorial and U.S. affiliated nation governments, and
stakeholders, the incumbent will represent the Fish and Wildlife Service 
in developing invasive species and disease management and control 
projects, long-term action plans, research objectives, monitoring 
activities, and policies relating to invasive species and diseases in the 
Pacific Islands Ecoregion. This position will specialize on aquatic 
invasive species (30% time) issues in addition to broader, regional 
invasive species and disease issues (70% time).

Major duties include:

* Using knowledge of biological sciences and skills to implement and
promote agency policies and positions on invasive alien species and
diseases.
* Working with other international, federal, state, local, and other
cooperators such as the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, state and
regional Invasive Species Committees and interagency coordinating groups 
to review, plan, and implement aquatic species control actions, as well as
broader regional invasive species and disease efforts.
* Working with and ensuring compliance of policies, rules, and
regulations from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), The
Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Lacey Act and other federal acts,
policies and regulations regarding invasive species and disease 
management.
* Providing expertise on fish and wildlife requirements,
environmental documentation, and project design and monitoring for 
invasive species and disease control.
* Coordinating interagency efforts aimed at prevention, interdiction,
and control of invasive species and disease in the Pacific Ecoregion. This
position will support efforts of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
and act as a Service Liaison to the State of Hawaii for implementation of
the State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan.
* Developing and implementing critical research and monitoring of
invasive alien species that includes diseases including those that have
impacts on endangered and threatened species.


Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be
paid by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Any moving expenses 
associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the 
responsibility of the selected employee.

Below are links to the announcements to the announcements:

Biologist (Invasive Species) DEU / Open Competition
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90276606&JobTitle=Biologist+(Invasive+Species)+DEU&q=374468&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVSDM=2010-08-25+00%3a03%3a00

Biologist (Invasive Species) Merit Promotion
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90092205&JobTitle=Biologist+(Invasive+Species)+MPP&q=374468&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVSDM=2010-08-25+00%3a03%3a00