VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (CENTER DIRECTOR, USGS-NPWRC): The U.S. Geological Survey has extended the applicantion period to 23 May 2006 for the position of Center Director of Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC), located in Jamestown, North Dakota. NPWRC's primary mission is to collect, analyze, and synthesize scientific information on the Nation's biotic resources. The major thrusts of the research program reflect the needs and priorities of the country. The primary responsibilities of the NPWRC are for research on waterfowl and other migratory birds west of the Mississippi River excluding Alaska and the Gulf Coast; investigations of the ecology of grasslands and wetlands of the northern and central plains; development of monitoring protocols for wildlife and plant species and communities; and development of best management practices for grassland ecosystems, particularly grassland flora and fauna, certain threatened and endangered species, and the specific needs of Department of the Interior Bureaus (Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc. ), other federal agencies, state agencies, and the public. Additional responsibilities of the Center include maintenance of long-term landscape-scale investigations of wetlands and uplands, modeling of wildlife populations, development of habitat restoration techniques, and communication of science information to cooperators and the public at large. The results of the research have wide applicability in the management of Federal, State and private lands. Research findings provide the basis for many decisions related to waterfowl and other migratory bird conservation and management.
HOW TO APPLY: This position is being advertised concurrently for non-federal and federal applicants (see web links below). Applicants who are not current permanent Federal employees or former permanent Federal employees, or who are not eligible under special appointing authorities, should apply under the vacancy announcement open to all US citizens. Permanent federal applicants may apply under the Merit Promotion Procedures (i.e., those individuals who are currently working for the Federal Government under a permanent competitive appointment, or whom have reinstatement rights based on a previous permanent competitive appointment, or individuals who claim eligibility under some type of authorized special appointing authority, or certain veterans may apply and receive consideration). Job Link (OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS) : https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/usgsoars.exe/runjobinfo?aOrg=1&aJob=9848&Username=~BROWSE~&ORGIMG=usgsbanner.gif Announcement Number: CR-2006-0211 Vacancy Description: Supervisory Biologist, GS-0401-15 (TPG-DEU) Open Period: 04/05/2006 - 05/02/2006 Series/Grade: GS-0401A-15 Salary: $102,964.00 TO $133,850.00 Promotion Potential: GS-15 Hiring Agency: INTERIOR, Geological Survey Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Jamestown, ND Job Link (MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURE) : https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/usgsoars.exe/runjobinfo?aOrg=1&aJob=9849&Username=~BROWSE~&ORGIMG=usgsbanner.gif Announcement Number: CR-2006-0214 Vacancy Description: Supervisory Biologist, GS-0401-15 (TPG-MP) Open Period: 04/05/2006 - 05/02/2006 Series/Grade: GS-0401A-15 Salary: $102,964.00 TO $133,850.00 Promotion Potential: GS-15 Hiring Agency: INTERIOR, Geological Survey Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Jamestown, ND For more information, Contact: Mary Dunlap, 303-236-9563, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
