Monitoring Coordinator/Ecologist

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must first meet one of the following Individual Occupational Requirements to be eligible for this position: For the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences (0401) Series: Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. For the Ecology (0408) Series: Degree: Biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: (1) serving as the technical expert for the collection, analysis, and reporting of terrestrial and aquatic resource data; (2) applying the principles of ecology to a multiple-use management program; (3) recommending program priorities and/or objectives to be accomplished in an annual work plan; (4) mentoring and leading staff in the development of monitoring and training priorities. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The incumbent will typically work in an office setting where some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items is required. Work may also require travel to the field where physical activity involves walking long distances, bending, or climbing over rough, steep, and/or rocky terrain. Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting, but there will be occasional trips to the field. Field work may involve exposure to moderate risks and discomforts such as adverse weather conditions.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located at the Idaho State Office in Boise, Idaho. Information about Boise and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.