Well I don't know much about the subject at hand, but I did receive an email containing this:
1. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS (AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION): The
National Park Service is seeking up to six aquatic technicians for the 2009
summer field season in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). All
vacancies are GS-5 positions at $14.24/hr. The primary objective of these
positions is to restore high elevation aquatic ecosystems, with a focus on
enhancing mountain yellow-legged frog populations (Rana muscosa, Rana
sierrae). Primary duties include backpacking to lake basins in park
Wilderness, removing non-native trout populations from lakes and streams
using gill nets and backpack electrofishers, and surveying populations of
the mountain yellow-legged frog. Additional duties include following
detailed protocols, recording environmental parameters, and communicating
an overview of the project to park visitors. Emphasis is on field work in
both team and individual settings. Work dates depend on timing of snowmelt,
but are estimated to be from mid-June to late-September.
To be competitive for these positions, applicants must have 1) considerable
backpacking experience in high elevation mountains, 2) the ability to hike
safely across challenging on- and off-trail terrain, 3) the desire to work
in remote Wilderness for weeks at a time, and 4) a strong commitment to
conducting ecological restoration. Typical past employees have been
upper-level undergaduates seeking degrees in aquatic biology/ecology or
fish/wildlife programs, or had completed undergraduate or graduate degrees
in these fields of study.
Interested applicants must apply through the USAJOBS website at
http://www.usajobs.gov . The job announcement number is SEKI 228053. To
retrieve the announcement, type this number in the keywords search window,
click the search button, and follow the resulting link. To determine
whether you qualify at the GS-5 level, see the "Qualifications &
Evaluations" page. Applications must include a resume that contains contact
information for at least three references, a completed questionnaire (shown
in announcement), and a copy of your college transcripts (if you wish to be
qualified based on experience and education). See the "How to Apply" page
for specific details.
Complete application packages must be submitted by Tuesday, January 20,
2009 to be considered for these positions. For general application
questions, contact SEKI Personnel by emailing
Kellie_Lasswell@nps.gov or
calling 559-565-3752. For specific position questions, contact SEKI Aquatic
Resources by emailing
Danny_Boiano@nps.gov or calling 559-565-4273.
2. Yosemite National Park
The vacancy announcement below is for amphibian field positions at Yosemite National Park . Work will mostly involve field surveys for amphibians at Yosemite, though some surveys will=2 0be conducted elsewhere in northern California . There may also be opportunities to participate in related research on amphibian chytrid fungus and the pesticides. I will be hiring one or two 2-person field crews.
Successful applicants will have:
- experience conducting field research, preferably involving amphibians
- strong outdoor skills that include hiking, backpacking, camping in remote areas
- ability to work well with a field partner under challenging conditions
- experience with maps, PDAs, GPS, and orienteering
USGS will supply all research equipment, field supplies, and a government vehicle. Field crews will have a campsite at one of the park campgrounds. In some years, a cabin is available for a portion of the season (at no cost), but availability of cabins will not be known until after work begins.
If you apply, don’t make it hard for me to hire you. Provide sufficient detail for me to evaluate your background and contact key people. Make sure to include names and current phone numbers (not just emails) for all supervisors and references. Applicants who provide a one-page resume or state that “references available by request” are not likely to be hired.
Please get in touch with me if you have questions or need additional information. Thanks.
Gary Fellers
Research Biologist
Western Ecological Research Center, USGS
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes, CA 94956
415-464-5185
gary_fellers@usgs.gov <mailto:
gary_fellers@usgs.gov>
http://www.werc.usgs.gov/pt-reyes/fellers.asp <
http://www.werc.usgs.gov/pt-reyes/fellers.asp>
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APPLY TO: Peggy Hamilton, USGS/BRD, 3020 University Dr East, Modoc Hall Room
3006 Sacramento Ca 95819, FAX (916) 278-9475
Please list the announcement number on the application