Hello Ecolog, The Northeast Temperate Network of the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring program is hiring a biologist / data manager to be based in Woodstock, Vermont. This is a permanent, full-time position with full performance at the GS-11 level. The full announcement is posted on www.usajobs.gov. There are two announcements; search for "GATE-07-041 DEU" for the all-sources announcement. Individuals who are eligible for merit promotion, reinstatement, or non-competitive appointment can apply to "GATE-07-067". Applications MUST be received by NPS human resources by Tuesday, September 18, 2007.
The incumbent serves as a Data and Information Manager for the Northeast Temperate Network (NETN) of the Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program. Each network is undertaking development and implementation of systematic biological inventories and long-term vital signs monitoring. The success of the network I&M program is dependent on a well designed and maintained data management system which is easily accessible to all parks and is relevant to park biological resource information needs. The incumbent is responsible for the design, development, coordination and administration of data management programs developed for use by the I&M program. The incumbent applies knowledge of programming, data management, database applications, GIS, network priorities, and national I&M guidelines and directives, to plan, develop, and support application programs and systems to meet network I&M needs. The NETN data manager may manage some network monitoring programs that are within his or her field of biological expertise. The NETN data manager should have strong database development skills; GIS skills are valuable but not as essential. AREA / PARK INFORMATION: The Northeast Temperate Network is headquartered at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, in the year-round resort community of Woodstock, Vermont. This is an area of great natural beauty alongside the Ottauquechee River in the foothills of the Green Mountains. The park opened for the first time to visitors in 1998 and is the first unit of the National Park System to focus on the theme of conservation history and the changing nature of land stewardship in America. The park includes a 500-acre forest property on the slopes of Mount Tom where hiking, nature study, and cross-country skiing are popular with visitors. The climate is moderate in spring, summer and fall seasons; winters may be harsh. A variety of local restaurants and groceries are located in the village of Woodstock and within a few miles radius of the park. Brian R. Mitchell NETN Program Manager
