Interdisciplinary: Research Ecologist/Research Rangeland Specialist
Management
Salary range: GS-13 - $74,074.00 - $96,292.00
GS-14 - $87,533.00 - $113,791.00
GS-15 - $102,964.00 - $133,850.00
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the US Department of
Agriculture invites applications for a Research Landscape Ecologist/
Rangeland Scientist that is to be located in Reno, Nevada. The
position serves in the Exotic and Invasive Weed Research Unit (EIWRU)
which conducts studies on the biology and control of invasive plant
species. The position will have full responsibility for initiating,
developing and managing independent research projects addressing the
areawide ecology and management of rangelands, including invasive
plants such as exotic cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and native
expanding populations of pinion pine and juniper. Research may
include plant developmental biology, ecosystem dynamics, hydrology,
integrated vegetation management and interactions with other abiotic
and biotic factors affecting rangeland health, invasive weed control,
and habitat assessment/ management. The research effort should
include a combination of field, laboratory and greenhouse studies for
improving the areawide and long-term management of these habitats
using landscape level tools such as remote sensing, and GIS/ GPS
technology, and through improved ecological understanding of the
natural and grazing environments of eastern California and Great
Basin areas of Nevada. As a team member, cooperates with other
research scientists in the EIWRU, other ARS locations, state
departments of agriculture, university scientists and private groups,
contributing skills in, ecology, biology, hydrology, modeling and
rangeland assessment techniques. Is expected to participate in and
help lead a cooperative program between USDA and NASA that will be
focused on the integrated management of sustainable rangeland
habitats. The position will also serve as Lead Scientist on one of
the two CRIS projects currently funded at the ARS Reno Worksite of
the Exotic and Invasive Week Research Unit.
For complete announcement and application information, please see
www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html Announcement number:
ARS-X6W-0351. For additional information on the application process
please contact Ms. Franky Reese on 301-504-1555. For detailed
information regarding the position please contact Dr. Keirith Snyder,
Search Committee Chair, (775) 784-6057; e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Applications should be received by the closing date of September 22,
2006. USDA, ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. You
must be a US Citizen.
Keirith Snyder -Research Ecologist
USDA ARS -Reno Unit
920 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
775-784-6057 ext 224
Fax: 775-784-1712
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
