POSITION AVAILABLE
Biologist/Physical Scientist/Cartographer/Geographer This position will be available for application between 11/1 and 11/19/07. LOCATION: USGS Biological Resources Division Western Ecological Research Center Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station Three Rivers, California SALARY: Beginning either at $43,731 per year (GS-9) or at $52,912 per year (GS-11) DURATION: Term position: 1 year position with the possibility of extension up to 4 years BENEFITS: Federal benefits package will be offered. No moving expenses approved. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: · Facilitate the use and application of geospatial technologies to serve the research needs of the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station. Must have advanced experience with ArcGIS, raster analysis, Spatial Analyst and other spatial analysis techniques, and data management. · Participates with ecologists in planning and carrying out research on fire hazards in Southern California. The position serves a lead role for all GIS functions and data management and analyses for the Southern California Hazards Project. · Constructs complete and complex spatial datasets and performs scientific, statistically correct, analyses of spatial problems and questions in relation to fire ecology and planning. · Analyzes spatial data using a variety of techniques including raster analyses, performs scientific tests, and conducts studies on the impact of existing or proposed management or public practices on natural resources. · Gathers, organizes, and interprets a wide variety of biological, ecological, public use data or other information pertinent to scientific studies or investigations. · Develops and maintains computer spatial databases; and gathers, analyzes, tabulates and summarizes scientific data. TO APPLY: Go to www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars and look for job announcements WR-2008-0036 (for GS-9 level) and/or WR-2008-0041 (for GS-11 level) in Tulare County, CA. You must submit an application on-line. If you wish to be considered at both GS levels, you must apply separately to each announcement. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Anne Pfaff, Ecologist, (559) 565-3172 or e:mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]