Major Duties: This is a full-time, permanent, interdisciplinary natural resources management position for Valley Forge National Historical Park. The position serves as the biologist/ecologist/botanist for the Division of Resource Management and Planning, Natural Resource Management Branch and is supervised by the park Natural Resource Manager. The incumbent assists with and is engaged in the study, inventory, monitoring, restoration, and management of a broad range of natural resources. Examples of program areas may include, but are not limited to, vegetation, wildlife, fisheries, exotic and pest species, sensitive species, and associated ecological components such as air, water, and soil.
Location: Valley Forge is the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. The park has approximately 7 million visitors each year. The park contains about 3,600 acres of forested rolling hills, tall grass meadows, and rough lawns. The park is accessible via state roads and the Pennsylvania Turnpike and is near King of Prussia which has one of the largest shopping areas in the eastern United States. Recreational opportunities abound throughout the area as well as cultural activities, including museums, theaters, concerts, etc. Public transportation is available to the park from Philadelphia. Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures, and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals. Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position. To apply: http://www.usajobs.gov/ Job Announcement Number: VF-08-03 (DEU) Contact Information: Valley Forge NHP Human Resources Phone: (000) 000-0000 Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or Write: National Park Service Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 Outer Line Drive King of Prussia PA 19406 US
