<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Desert Restoration</span></b><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Research
Technician, U.S. Geological Survey (GG-0404-07)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Description</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is recruiting
a research technician to assist with a project identifying effective
restoration techniques on decommissioned OHV trails in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts
of southern California. Research will take place within the Desert Renewable
Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) area, which encompasses approximately 22.5
million acres. The DRECP aims to integrate renewable energy planning with natural
resource conservation and recreation to effectively allocate and manage land
uses. The USGS will be: 1) reviewing existing desert restoration literature, 2)
developing and testing restoration protocols, and 3) developing monitoring
methods to assess the efficacy of restoration based on recovery of ecosystem
health. The goal of this effort is to provide the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
with a standardized comprehensive guide for future restoration and monitoring
of decommissioned OHV trails. The role of the employee will be to assist the
principle investigator in these efforts. Work will primarily be based out of
the USGS office in Henderson, NV, with travel to study sites sometimes required
(average 10 travel days per month).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-apple-style-span"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Schedules are highly variable, can change with little notice,
and will sometimes require early morning (3 AM) start times, long days, and a
few weekends of work.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-apple-style-span"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-apple-style-span"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">This temporary position will begin in mid-September and
extend for up to 180 working days (approximately 9 months). Extensions are
possible, contingent upon performance and funding availability.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Responsibilities</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Duties will include, but are not limited
to:</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Gather and maintain
metadata, develop databases, perform QA/QC, analyze and archive data.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Obtain necessary permits to
perform research.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Work with principle
investigators to develop study design, select study sites, implement protocols,
train BLM crews, oversee work efforts, provide technical guidance to crews, and
assign budget funds appropriately.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develop protocols for
restoring OHV trails using conventional and novel strategies.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develop protocols to
assess the effectiveness of restoration including metrics to determine when
routes are “restored”.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Synthesize and
communicate results with the BLM and other cooperators.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participate in workshops
with BLM personnel to ensure products will comply with project goals.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assist with the
day-to-day operations of field research (e.g. preparing supplies, vehicle and
equipment maintenance).</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participate in other
research projects as assigned.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Qualifications</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience collecting and
analyzing transect data on vegetation, soils, and wildlife.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience analyzing
remotely sensed data for changes in soil compaction and vegetation
cover/density.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Background and strong
interest in desert ecology, plant ecology, and restoration.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Extensive experience in
statistical analysis (knowledge of R statistical programming preferred).</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to communicate
effectively with BLM managers, crews, and other agency personnel.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Demonstrated skills in
data collection, synthesis, presentation, and technical writing. We will ask
for an example of a written product on which you were the primary author.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Strong organizational
skills.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to work
independently and with large groups in a leadership position.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to maintain a
positive attitude and strong work ethic under the trying conditions of desert
restoration.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to adapt to a
variable and unpredictable schedule.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To qualify for a GG-7, you need 2 years
and 9 months of field experience OR 5 years of sub-professional work experience
OR 5 years college study (with 18 hours of graduate level course work or
equivalent) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Sub-professional
experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a
laboratory or similar environment. A valid U.S. driver’s license, safe driving
record, pre-employment physical, and background security investigation are
required. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salary</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">$20.39 hourly, plus paid vacation and sick days</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black">Application instructions: </span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">For each
position on your resume, please be sure to include the number of hours worked
per week, as well as exact start and end dates (month/day/year).</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Submit 1)
a resume/CV, 2) the contact information for at least three references, and 3) a
written product on which you were the primary author via e-mail to
<a href="mailto:mrabinowich@usgs.gov">mrabinowich@usgs.gov</a> by 7:00 AM PDT on Tues, July 23, 2019. Applications will
be reviewed on a rolling basis.</span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">If claiming 5 point veterans preference, a DD-214
showing character of discharge is required.
If claiming 10 point veterans preference, a SF-15 with proof of claim is
required.</span></p></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000">Megan Rabinowich</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000">Biologist</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000">U.S. Geological Survey</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000">160 N Stephanie St</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000">Henderson, NV 89074</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000">(702) 564-4571</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#000000"><a href="mailto:mrabinowich@usgs.gov" target="_blank">mrabinowich@usgs.gov</a></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>