Field Ecologist (Temporary) – Sierra Nevada Network

National Park Service; California; Presencial; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

National Park Service seeks an Ecologist for the Sierra Nevada Inventory & Monitoring Network. This temporary position may last up to 1 year, with extension possible up to two years, funded by agency needs and funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty February 2027; open to first 40 applicants or until 10/30/2026, whichever comes first.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of 10/30/2026. Resume must show hours per week or full-time status to credit experience; transcripts required for

Qualificações

• Degree in biology or related field with at least 30 semester hours in biological sciences, including 9 in ecology and 12 in physical and mathematical sciences.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level, in natural resource management projects and field planning.
• Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree in a related field.
• Combination of education and experience allowed; transcripts required.

Responsabilidades

• Execute established natural resource management projects by planning and carrying out steps using established techniques to resolve problems.
• Plan field projects and independently choose sites, sampling techniques, and logistics.
• Apply scientific results to test the efficiency of inventory and monitoring programs; provide recommendations for improvements.
• Adhere to scientific monitoring protocols to meet program goals and legal requirements.

Conhecimentos

Project planning

Field sampling

Data analysis

Scientific monitoring protocols

Decision making

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

National Park Service seeks an Ecologist for the Sierra Nevada Inventory & Monitoring Network. This temporary position may last up to 1 year, with extension possible up to two years, funded by agency needs and funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty February 2027; open to first 40 applicants or until 10/30/2026, whichever comes first.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of 10/30/2026. Resume must show hours per week or full-time status to credit experience; transcripts required for