[PCA] Zone Ecologist Outreach Notice with Forest Service

[Prescott, Leah]

OUTREACH NOTICE




 Single Vacancy



*Zone Ecologist*

*Willamette, Siuslaw and Mt. Hood National Forests*

*Duty Station: Willamette National Forest*

*Springfield,* *Oregon*



The Willamette National Forest will soon be filling one permanent,
*GS-0408-11,* full-time Zone Ecologist position.  The duty station will be
located at the Willamette National Forest Headquarters in Springfield,
Oregon.  This position is part of the Northwest Oregon Ecology Program
which includes Mount Hood, Siuslaw and Willamette National Forests, and
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and also works in cooporation
with Northwest Oregon BLM District and Central Cascades Adaptive Management
Partnership.

If you are interested in this position, please fill out the outreach
response form and send a resume to *Trish Wilson* Natural Resource Staff
Officer, pawilson at fs.fed.us and *Jane Kertis, *Zone Ecologist,
jkertis at fs.fed.us no later than *December 21, 2017*.

*ABOUT THE POSITION*

The Ecology program main duties are to develop, apply  and provide key
ecological information and tools to help support Forests and BLM units,
partner with research and other groups, provide technology transfer and
foster the development of ecological skills.  Past and current ecological
topics of focus include plant association classification and mapping,
riparian systems, fire ecology, forest succession, special habitats,
landscape modeling, wildlife habitat ecology.  The position requires an
ability to initiate, design and implement ecological projects, work at a
variety of spatial and temporal scales, and proficiency in spatial modeling
and database applications.  In addition, good communication and
organizational skills in conducting workshops, presenting ecological
information in a variety of contexts, and mentoring abilities are
necessary.



*DUTY STATION:*

The Willamette National Forest Headquarters is located in the Springfield
Interagency Office, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Springfield, Oregon, 97477.  The
Forest headquarters is co-located with the Northwest Oregon Bureau of Land
Management, and the Oregon Military Department.


ABOUT SPRINGFIELD:

Springfield has a population of a little over 59,000 people.  Peace Health
is the largest employer, and recently opened a new hospital in the area,
Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend.  The Springfield School District
is one of the largest in the state, with 4 high schools, 5 middle schools,
and 15 elementary schools.



For more information about Springfield:
*http://www.springfield-chamber.org/* <http://www.springfield-chamber.org/>*
or **http://www.ci.springfield.or.us/* <http://www.ci.springfield.or.us/>



*ABOUT EUGENE:*



Nearby Eugene is the second-largest city in Oregon, with a population of a
little over 156,000 people.  The combined Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan
area is the third largest in the state.  Eugene, often referred to as
“Track Town USA”, is home to the University of Oregon, and hosts the
Olympic pre-trials for track and field events.  Eugene’s largest employers
are Peace Health medical group, the University of Oregon, and the Eugene
School District.



For more information about Eugene: *http://www.eugene-or.gov/*
<http://www.eugene-or.gov/>* or **http://www.eugenechamber.com/*
<http://www.eugenechamber.com/>

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*Willamette National Forest Outreach Response Form*



Attn:  *Trish Wilson/Jane Kertis*



Title of Position:  *Zone Ecologist*



Pay Plan, Series, Grade:  *GS-0408-11*





*Response Information*



Name:



E-mail Address:

Phone:





*Are you a current federal employee?                    Yes__ __
No_____*



      Agency____ _________________



      Location___



      Current Position, Series, and Grade__ ___________



      Status (Permanent or Temporary Appointment)____ _______________



PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS/INTEREST FOR THIS POSITION,





If *not *a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are
you eligible to be hired under any of the following special authorities?



___ REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE

___ PERSON WITH DISABILITIES

___VETERANS RECRUITMENT ACT

___DISABLED VETERAN W/ 30% COMPENSABLE DISABILITY

___VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1998

___FORMER PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER

___PATHWAYS PROGRAM

___OTHER_________________________________





*Please send this completed form, a resume and any relevant attachments to *
*pawilson at fs.fed.us* <pawilson at fs.fed.us>* and jkertis at fs.fed.us
<jkertis at fs.fed.us>**. *



-- 
Leah Prescott
Bureau of Land Management
Plant Conservation Program Assistant
202-912-7232

National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy>
Plant Conservation Alliance <http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/>
Seeds of Success
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection>
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