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Position Title: Vegetation Specialist (contract Botanist or Ecologist)

Number of Positions: 12

Grade: GS 7 or 9

Time Period: June 2, through no later than September 12, 2008

Position Locations: Murphysboro, IL; Old Town, ME; Westfield, MA; Manistique, MI; Springfield, MO; Columbia, MO; Cortland, NY; Lakeville, NY; New Philadelphia, OH; Clearfield, PA; Long Pond, PA; and Elkins, WV

Duties:The Vegetation Specialists will be primarily responsible for the collection of FIA Vegetation Diversity and Structure Indicator data (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/fia/topics/veg/) including species identification and cover estimates for all trees, shrubs, herbs, graminoids, ferns, and fern allies occurring on FIA plots. The Vegetation Specialist will work as a member of a multi-person FIA field crew under the direction of a crew leader, and will assist with other field measurements as time allows. FIA plot locations are scattered throughout a state or groups of states and are not limited to National Forest Lands; the vast majority of the plots are located on private property. The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion in the form of travel on foot over rough, uneven, and steep terrain. Field crews travel frequently and work independently. The work requires several hours of driving, several days each week. During travel periods (approximately June through September), crews will change locations frequently, often on a weekly or daily basis. Lodging is generally in motel/hotels.

Qualifications:
Education Degree: (Botanist:) Botany; or basic plant science, that included at least 24 semester hours in botany; or (Ecologist:) Biology, or a related field of science, that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied sciences -- these hours must have included at least9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences.

GS-7: PLUS 1 year of graduate-level education or superior
academic achievement. GS-9: PLUS 2 years of graduate-level
education or Master's Degree.

OR

Experience

GS-7: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. GS-9: one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. (Specialized

Experience Definition:
Substantial experience in various biological techniques which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position to befilled.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

In addition to Botanist or Ecologist qualifications listed above, applications will be evaluated for specific knowledge, skills, and abilities, including:

- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of
botany

- Ability to perform basic data processing, tracking, and
editing functions using word processing, spreadsheet, and
database computer programs; and

- Ability to identify regional vascular plant species -
including trees, shrubs, herbs, graminoids, ferns, and fern
allies - using regional and local comprehensive identification
keys.

When submitting a resume, qualifications/experience in these
areas should be highlighted. Any previous experience
completing the FIA Vegetation Indicator or other vegetation
inventories should be included.

Application Procedures: Applications will consist of an updated resume addressing the qualifications outlined above under "Qualifications required" and a copy of your most recent college transcripts. Resumes should include names and contact phone information for previous employers and references.

Contact Information:

Additional Information: To receive an electronic copy of the detailed position announcement, which includes additional specific information regarding: work schedules; wages based on education, experience, and duty station location; work related travel; government provided property; training and certification requirements; and contracting information, contact the address above.

Closing Date: 6-11-08

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