JOB ANNOUNCEMENT USFWS BOTANIST GS-0430-11/12 National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center, San Marcos, TX
The San Marcos National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center (Center), San Marcos, TX, provides applied fishery and aquatic research and development capabilities to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. With an annual operation budget of approximately $1 million (base and soft monies) and a current staff of nine, the Centers applied research programs assist restoration and recovery efforts through the scientific development and evaluation of new methods, concepts, systems, and approaches. The Center currently maintains active applied research programs in the fields of Physiology and Ecology of fish, amphibians, aquatic invertebrates, and aquatic plants. The employee in this position coordinates and provides technical guidance for the aquatic plant activities for the Center and the Uvalde National Fish Hatchery, Uvalde, Texas. Activities include: managing the Texas wild rice refugium; obtaining funds, planning, conducting, and publishing the results of scientific investigations associated with Texas wild rice and other aquatic plant propagation, native aquatic plant restoration, aquatic plant population dynamics in the wild, and aquatic invasive species control and management; and participates in Centers educational and outreach programs. MAJOR DUTIES: TEXAS WILD RICE REFUGIUM - Responsible for design, establishment, and coordination of Texas wild rice refugium activities at two facilities (San Marcos NFHTC and Uvalde NFH). Assists in the updating and execution of the San Marcos and Comal Springs Recovery Plan. Assists in the development and execution of the Contingency, Captive Propagation, and Reintroduction plan for Texas wild rice. Develops long range plan to produce genetically sound propagated Texas wild rice to be used for possible restoration efforts. Develops standard operating procedures for Texas wild rice propagation. Participates in the acquisition and reporting requirements of Federal and state permits regulating Texas wild rice activities. AQUATIC PLANT RESTORATION AND RESEARCH Assists in stream restoration projects. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining partnerships; proposing, justifying, and obtaining funds; initiating, carrying out, and guiding projects to completion; and developing new technologies for research, propagation, and restoration projects. TO APPLY FOR POSITION R2-11-542065-CI-MP (Status Applicants): http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=102762011&JobTitle=Botanist&lid=609&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=25&sort=rv%2c-dtex&jbf522=0430&jbf574=IN15&jbf785=&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVSDM=2011-09-27+14%3a07%3a00 R2-11-542225-CI-DEU (General Public Applicants): http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=102762006&JobTitle=Botanist&lid=609&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=25&sort=rv%2c-dtex&jbf522=0430&jbf574=IN15&jbf785=&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&AVSDM=2011-09-27+14%3a07%3a00 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT Tom Brandt, 512-353-0011 ext 224, tom_bra...@fws.gov
