[PCA] FW: Link to Research Biologist Vacancy Announcement

[Finch, Deborah M -FS]

Please circulate this announcement for a position in our program to your external networks.  It is only open for 2 weeks so timing is important.

Below is the link to the Research Biologist vacancy announcement on USA Jobs.  Thank you.

The DEMO announcement is open to all US citizens.

(DEMO)- 13-22531632-0158DP-CP:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/337645300
This Research Biologist position is with the Rocky Mountain Research Station's Grassland, Shrublands, and Desert Ecosystems Science Program. The Program mission focuses on problem areas fundamental to the development of the knowledge, technology, and tools that will enable people to restore and sustain these and similar ecosystems in the western United States and globally.
This is a research position and is classified under the scientist career plan; therefore promotion is dependent upon the incumbent's impact on the assignment, as evaluated through the Forest Service research grade evaluation panel process.
Location is in Boise, Idaho.  The scientist defines the studies, conducts the research, reports results, and delivers new findings to appropriate user groups. The scientist collaborates with Bureau of Land Management (BLM), universities, United States Forest Service (USFS), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticists in the Great Basin and Pacific Northwest to accelerate development of species-specific seed zones for widely distributed grasses and forbs used in restoration. A common garden approach is used to develop empirical seed zones by identifying variation in plant traits that relate to seed source environments. Results are used to produce seed zone maps to guide selection of appropriate seed sources for restoration.
The scientist also conducts research on potential changes in community composition (plant and animal) and species relationships in light of disturbance and climate change. The scientist develops appropriate ex situ gene conservation plans for vulnerable populations. Development of appropriate in situ conservation involves alteration of management plans and may include approaches such as conservation of selected areas, promotion of habitat connectivity and gene flow, enhancement of natural selection, assisted migration trials, and examination of interactions among new species assemblages to provide management guidelines.
The scientist will supervise and direct the work of technicians, students, and volunteers who assist with field and laboratory research, data management, and preparation of research products.



Carolyn Phillips
Human Resources Specialist
USDA Forest Service
3200 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
Office: 541-750-7338
Fax: 1-866-339-1634
email:caphillips at fs.fed.us





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