[PCA] JOB OPPTY: Botanist Detail // USFS (Watford City, ND) // (closes: Jan 29, 2024)

[Krone, Elizabeth C]

*Overview: 120 day Detail Botanist / GS 09/11; Detail start date is January 28, 2024



*Duties:

Within McKenzie Ranger District, serves as the district Botanist providing technical expert assistance in matters dealing with threatened, endangered and sensitive plant species, plant community and vegetation management and spatial data management of these resources. Coordinates management of botanical resources on internal and external projects and participates on interdisciplinary teams. Prepares or reviews biological evaluations for sensitive plant species. Prepares environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting

botanical resources and reviews reports drafted by third party contractors. Develops and recommends alternative, preventative or mitigative actions to protect botanical resources. Monitors effects of Grassland Land and Resources Management Plan implementation on plant communities and interprets trends where management emphasis changes, including grazing and fire programs. Provides input into planning efforts on ecosystem restoration. Work involves coordination with outside entities including grazing associations, county/state weed managers, and other permit holders on the unit. Coordinates with federal, state and academic researchers regarding specific research efforts and needed permits for the unit. Provides evaluation assistance for revegetation activities on NFS lands conducted by non-Forest Service entities.



*Location: Watford City, ND



See the full announcement: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Attachments/BB3D8A23A2F14EC68BD6F6BCCB7B54AE.pdf
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