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Ecologist Botanist

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Medford

Requirements

  • - U.S. Citizenship required
  • - May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
  • - Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
  • - Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
  • - You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
  • - If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

  • - Provides botanical/plant ecology technical data, professional advisory, and consulting services for conventional issues, problems, and activities
  • - Develops recommendations, strategies, and solutions to resolve common botanical/plant ecology resource and environmental issues, conditions, problems, or policies related to native plant communities, restoration ecology, vegetation management, SSPS, unique ecological systems, and other related areas
  • - Advises State and local officials, interest groups, and representatives of organizations on applications of Department of the Interior (DOI) and BLM policy and regulations related to vegetation, SSPS, and plant materials development
  • - Provides technical advice to lower graded technical and contractor personnel
  • - Participates on interdisciplinary teams to address routine issues within the organization botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program
  • - Participates in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, targets, and priorities for the organization's botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program
  • - Plans and conducts investigations or studies of common botanical/plant ecology related projects affecting the organization's natural resource management
  • - Participates in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the native seed and plant materials development program from planning for native seed needs, seed collection, facilitating plant materials development, and use of an array of native plant materials for restoration treatment implementation. Independently plans and carries out routine work assignments
  • - Provides expertise and guidance for routine and well-established restoration ecology projects and activities including plant materials selection and application (e.g., seed mix, seeding rates, etc.), plan development, project design, management, implementation, and monitoring of restoration projects
  • - Assists with coordination, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and management of program/project budget including assisting with developing and submitting funding proposals
  • - Plans and prioritizes the sequence, direction, and progress of botany/plant ecology work
  • - Develops, conducts, and evaluates routine botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology resource management studies
  • - Develops, implements, and evaluates the botanical/plant ecology portions of a variety of recurring and newer multiple use planning efforts and documents covering a variety of standardized resource management issues
  • - Drafts scientific input for the botanical/plant ecology portions of environmental documents such as biological evaluations, environmental assessments (EAs), and other planning documents
  • - Assesses the environmental impact of a variety of standardized resource management projects/plans on botanical/plant ecology related resources
  • - Coordinates with and integrates the work of other scientists, professionals, specialists, and contractors from other functional areas in projects and assignments
  • - Plans and manages assigned projects and interprets policy in terms of established objectives
  • - Plans, coordinates, and implements standardized tests and/or procedures that require using conventional methods or techniques
  • - Evaluates conformance with Land Health Standards and Guidelines. Recommends adaptive management strategies to provide managers with botanical/plant ecology data where actions may need adjustment
  • - Recognizes and identifies common entities, occurrences, or investigative outcomes relevant to the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program
  • - Performs a variety of scientific duties requiring analysis of standardized problems and issues related to botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology
  • - Applies environmental regulatory requirements for botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology projects and assignments
  • - Represents the BLM before public bodies on routine problems in the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program that are noncontroversial in nature
  • - Performs scientific and technical evaluation, correlation, synthesis, and presentation of botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology data
  • - Implements established processes and procedures to address recurring botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology problems or issues and to overcome resource use issues and problems
  • - Prepares routine technical or scientific reports and presentations of findings and recommendations for the botany/plant ecology/restoration ecology program

FAQs

What are the primary duties of an Ecologist Botanist in this position?

The primary duties include providing technical data and advisory services related to botanical and plant ecology, developing strategies to address ecological issues, advising state and local officials on relevant policies, participating in interdisciplinary teams, and planning and managing restoration ecology projects.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in biology, botany, or a related field with specific coursework in biological and physical sciences. Additionally, specialized experience or graduate education may be required for higher grade levels.

What kind of experience qualifies for the GS-09 level?

To qualify for the GS-09 level, candidates need one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or two years of higher-level graduate education related to plant sciences, ecology, or biological sciences.

Will I need to pass a background check?

Yes, a background investigation and drug screening may be required as a part of the employment process.

Is travel expected in this position?

Yes, there may be some overnight travel required for training, meetings, and site visits, as well as fieldwork that could involve physical exertion.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work is typically performed in an office setting but may also require field visits that involve working outdoors in varied terrain and conditions.

Is there an opportunity for telework in this position?

Yes, the position is determined to be suitable for telework with supervisor approval.

How will my qualifications be evaluated?

Qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, the results of additional assessments, and how well you meet the competencies required for the position.

What competencies are important for this role?

Important competencies for this role include botany, managing and organizing information, project management, and technical competence.

What kind of benefits can I expect as a federal employee?

Federal employees are provided with a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support you and your family, although eligibility may depend on specific job factors.

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