Ecologist - San Diego, United States - US Geological Survey

US Geological Survey

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San Diego, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

As an Ecologist within the Western Ecological Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Identify San Francisco Bay migratory bird species.
Write comprehensive reports on study findings and recommendations on avian ecology and estuarine systems.
Utilize GIS software to collect and analyze data.
Analyze nonlinear and linear datasets using appropriate methods.
Collect field data with multiple instruments.
Work with collaborators and schedule work across multiple projects.
Operate a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Physical Demands

The work involves field studies in an array of locations from high to low elevation and conditions of extreme temperatures.

Day and overnight hikes of 5-10 miles per day carrying pound packs may be necessary.

Extended periods of data manipulation and analysis and manuscript preparation will require extended periods of working at a desk and computer terminal.

Work Environment

Field conditions include an array of climatic, topographic, and vegetation conditions with typical risks from hazardous plants, insects, pollen, dust, etc.

The indoor work area has adequate light, heat and ventilation.

There is currently only one vacancy to be filled; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Key Requirements:

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

Qualifications:

BASIC
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Ecologist, all grade levels.

A.

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in basic and applied biological sciences.

These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours or the equivalent in ecology, and 12 semester hours or the equivalent in physical and mathematical sciences.

In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-09 level:
**Two full years of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or the equivalent) or masters or equivalent graduate degree in ecology, biology or other directly related field underlying ecological research if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled.

OR one year of appropriate specialized experience that is in ecology, biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

Examples of GS-7 level work may include: 1) assisting in planning, organizing/implementing scientific investigations; 2) performing data analyses on portions of larger investigations; 3) participating in organizing and interpreting biological, ecological, pathological, public use, or other pertinent research information.

OR a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the first year of progressive graduate study, and professional experience, as described above.

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You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information:

Other Information:

You will be required to operate a governmentowned or leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties.

Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements:
(1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record.