Postions Announcement - Posted on 1/19/2016
Position Announcement: USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit, Burns, Oregon
The USDA-ARS is hiring a GS14/15 Supervisory Research Ecologist/Rangeland Management Specialist (GS-0408/0454).
About the Position
The duty station for this position is Burns, Oregon in the southeastern portion of the state. The incumbent would serve as Research Leader for the Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit.
This position offers a challenging career opportunity for a dynamic individual seeking a rangeland research leadership role. The incumbent serves as Research Leader over a complex research program providing the science for sound land and livestock management focusing on productivity, weed invasion, species composition, and water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles in rangeland and meadow plant communities of the Great Basin. Oversight includes direct supervision of unit employees to develop high quality research outcomes with impact.
The incumbent will also perform leading research to improving the resilience and recovery of rangeland ecosystems, providing sustainable systems for multiple land uses, including livestock grazing, wildfire protection, and restoration of sage grouse habitat, with emphasis on control of invasive annual grasses. The incumbent is expected to develop collaborations and communicate technical information to a variety of stakeholders including government officials, scientific and academic communities, national or international scientific organizations, and diverse community and non-government groups.
About the Research Unit
The Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit is located at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, which is operated cooperatively with Oregon State University. Currently, there are 13 permanent employees consisting of five scientists with expertise in rangeland management, plant physiology, and ecology; five technicians; and three office support staff. The Center serves two major cattle-raising environments: the Great Basin sagebrush-steppe, and the inland coniferous forests.
The Unit’s mission is to develop agricultural and natural resource strategies that maintain or enhance intermountain forest and shrub steppe ecosystems for the benefit of present and future generations. The current program includes research on invasive species; ecology and management of sagebrush range, juniper dominated sites, and riparian zones; livestock behavior; management of flood meadows; and traditional livestock management. Unit scientists and staff, in collaboration with their OSU colleagues, provide information and research services for ranchers, public land managers, hay producers, environmental groups, and the general public. Dissemination of information is achieved via journal publications, tours, field days, public presentations, and individual contacts.
Burns, Oregon and Surrounding Areas
Burns is located in eastern Oregon’s wide open rangelands in Harney County. This incorporated “old west” community has a population of approximately 4,000 and is known for its surrounding natural features and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting are just a few activities that occur on public lands in Blue Mountains to the north, Steens Mountain to the south, and other remote, scenic areas. Because of the nearby Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the area is renowned for being a spectacular bird watching destination. Historically, Burns has supported the county’s economic base of farming and ranching. Tourism based on sports and recreation is on the rise. Burns is a full service community with hospital and medical facilities; a small airport; public elementary/middle school; public high school; access to higher education facilities; and several churches affiliated with a variety of religions. Housing is available below national average costs.
How to Apply
The vacancy announcement for this position (Job Announcement Number: ARS-D16W-0127) is posted on the U.S. Government official website for employment opportunities at: www.usajobs.gov. All applications must be received through this website. Please read entire announcement and all instructions before you begin.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Kent Amott, Human Resources Specialist
Phone: 970/492-7037
Fax: 970/492-7034
E-mail address: kent.amott@ars.usda.gov
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