The NPS Inventory & Monitoring Division (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fim%2Findex.htm&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C6cde88b78fce49eb224908d7432b43f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637051725442407305&sdata=tvtwB0Fg4iMoKRpbmLS5vJEfKc7b81tXznSUU0EZxME%3D&reserved=0) is
hiring a GS-11/12 landscape ecologist to serve as the lead scientist
integrating landscape-scale monitoring data into park-based resource
management. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and
implementing the national landscape dynamics and/or climate monitoring
protocols on National Park Service administered lands included within the 32
Inventory & Monitoring Networks (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fim%2Fnetworks.htm&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C6cde88b78fce49eb224908d7432b43f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637051725442407305&sdata=ZwMj%2FQnhT5dCDL56zN%2Bp%2B47Sq7EExaYopAR5bVFxboA%3D&reserved=0). In
accomplishing this task, the incumbent will work with an interdisciplinary
team of scientists, data management staff, and park managers to identify
high priority resource issues, develop integrated and comprehensive
approaches to monitoring and reporting the status and trends of resources
for the purpose of establishing baseline reference conditions of park
ecosystems. The position will be duty-stationed in Fort Collins, CO. The
announcement (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F546353200&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C6cde88b78fce49eb224908d7432b43f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637051725442417300&sdata=v5qFoetWb13KTAMH2Y75NBNZI2hE9V2BjM0l87pKd3c%3D&reserved=0) will
remain open until October 23 2019.
Specific duties include:
– Developing and carrying out statistically valid data collection
methods, conducting analysis of complex data, and determining and
documenting the significance of findings.
– Preparing scientific reports regarding the results of inventory and
monitoring efforts, and summarizing new information for use by the
scientific community, park staff, cooperators, and partners.
– Coordinating park-based ecological monitoring strategies and programs
with those on adjacent lands for the purposes of achieving broad ecosystem
protection and conservation strategies.
– Assisting natural resources management staff in parks, centers, and
support offices by providing direct professional and programmatic advice
and support.
Questions about this vacancy can be directed to Joe DeVivo, Deputy Chief
for Science, Inventory & Monitoring Division (joe_devivo@nps.gov).