[PCA] Point Reyes National Seashore Seeks Range Management Specialist

[Jane_Rodgers at nps.gov]

Looking for the perfect range management job? Know someone who is? Then
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Located an hour north of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is
known for its breathtaking views, variable terrain, high biodiversity, ...
and historic ranching! See http://www.nps.gov/pore/history_ranch.htm for
more information on the history of agriculture within a national park.

To apply for this position, please visit http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/
. Search under either of the following vacancy announcements:

      PORE 05-35 DEU  (open to all qualified applicants)
      PORE 05-34 MPP (open to all qualified merit promotion applicants)
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

This position is being advertised as a range management specialist and
biologist for both federal merit promotion candidates and nonfederal
applicants.

Position Description:
Point Reyes National Seashore manages over 30,000 acres of agricultural
lands within 90,000 acres of park lands. The Seashore is a refuge for 27
federally listed threatened and endangered species, and park staff manages
a wide array of complex resource issues. The incumbent serves as the
principle contact and technical advisor for all rangeland resources,
preparing, revising and implementing multi-use rangeland management plans.
Additionally, the incumbent develops professional advice and
recommendations for the park superintendent regarding the balance of
natural and cultural resource issues pertaining to the 30 historic beef and
dairy ranch properties located within Point Reyes National Seashore. The
purpose of these recommendations is to ensure that the rangeland resources
and multiple uses that occur on these lands are managed in a manner that is
sustainable and consistent with park policy. Develops cooperative
partnerships with livestock operators, park staff, representatives from
other agencies, resource conservation organizations and environmental
groups, in order to resolve complex resource problems and enhance both the
viability of agriculture and environmental quality on rangelands. Maintains
and protects natural and cultural resources within the context of range
management; includes addressing water quality issues (non-point source
pollution and Total Maximum Daily Loads), Best Management Practices,
threatened and endangered species, and historic and pre-historic sites.
Conducts on-the-ground surveys to identify and evaluate rangelands where
the vegetation and soils have significantly departed from the natural
potential.


Jane Rodgers, Vegetation Management
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes Station, CA  94956
415.464.5190/FAX .5183
Visit the Seashore at http://www.nps.gov/pore/