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Subject: Forward: Two USDA Forest Service Research Technician Positions on Hawaii Island

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Greetings,

Please distribute widely to interested people............................

The Pacific Southwest Research Station - Hilo, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry of the USDA Forest Service is now advertising for two permanent biological science technicians (GS 06/07), with one based at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Hawai'i Island and a second based in Hilo. Please send this email to any individual who may be interested in applying for these positions. The two positions are advertised on USAJobs under the following position announcements:

The DEMO announcement # for both positions is 11-27530001-0408DP-TC, and is open on 06/23/2011 and closes on 06/28/2011. Below is the link:

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100406832&JobTitle=Biological+Science+Technician&q=biological+Science+Technician&where=hawaii&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&pg=1&rad=20&rad_units=miles&re=0&AVSDM=2011-06-23+00%3a03%3a00

The MERIT announcement # for both positions is 11-27530001-0408-G-TC, and is open on 06/23/2011 and closes on 07/05/2011. Below is the link:

<http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100406832&JobTitle=Biological+Science+Technician&q=biological+Science+Technician&where=hawaii&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&pg=1&rad=20&rad_units=miles&re=0&AVSDM=2011-06-23+00%3a03%3a00>http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100406624&JobTitle=Biological+Science+Technician&q=biological+Science+Technician&where=hawaii&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&pg=1&rad=20&rad_units=miles&re=0&AVSDM=2011-06-23+00%3a03%3a00
The Volcano based technician will be a member of the Pacific Southwest Research Station's Program in Conservation of Biodiversity, supporting research on insect agents for biological control of invasive plants in forests of Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Duties include: conducting quarantine and field studies of host specificity, development, behavior, population dynamics and impacts of phytophagous insects; organizing and analyzing ecological and geographic data; preparing written and graphic reports of results; maintaining insect colonies in quarantine; organizing use of lab and bench space; performing routine maintenance and minor repairs in quarantine and plant nursery; collecting and propagating native and introduced plants. Work will be conducted in office, laboratory and field environments, including rainforests where terrain is often uneven, rocky, and covered with thick vegetation, and where there is exposure to extremes of weather and temperature. The employee sometimes may be required to use protective clothing and equipment. Exposure to volcanic fumes is common. For additional information, please contact Tracy Johnson, Research Entomologist, tracyjohnson at fs.fed.us or by telephone <mailto:tracyjohnson at fs.fed.us> (808) 967-7122.
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The Hilo based technician will be a member of the Pacific Southwest Research Station's multidisciplinary Water, Air and Soil team within the Ecosystem Function and Health Program, supporting research on ecosystem ecology, global change science and forest restoration. Duties will include leading field-based activities to support research on micrometeorology and biogeochemistry of tropical forests, the impacts of various threats including climate change and invasive species, and restoration of tropical landscapes.  The research activities for the incumbent will support research that leads to an understanding of how land use, climate change, restoration and management strategies affect the forest resource.  The incumbent will support research that seeks to evaluate and integrate knowledge about the complex interactions of climate, soil, plant, and water resources to meet the information needs of managers ranging from producers to strategic decision makers.  Work will be conducted in office, laboratory and field environments, including rainforests where terrain is often uneven, rocky, and covered with thick vegetation, and where there is exposure to extremes of weather and temperature. The employee sometimes may be required to use protective clothing and equipment.  For additional information, please contact Christian Giardina, Research Ecologist, cgiardina at fs.fed.us or by telephone at (808) 854-2619.  Other questions can be directed to the Station Director, Deanna Stouder (dstouder at fs.fed.us).<mailto:cgiardina at fs.fed.us>

Thank you for your interest,

Tracy Johnson, PhD.
Research Entomologist
Conservation of Biodiversity Program
Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry
Pacific Southwest Research Station
USDA Forest Service
P.O. Box 236
Volcano, Hawaii  96785

Christian P. Giardina, PhD.
Research Ecologist
Ecosystem Function and Health Program
Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry
Pacific Southwest Research Station
USDA Forest Service
60 Nowelo Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Deanna J. Stouder, Ph.D.
Station Director
Pacific Southwest Research Station
Office:  800 Buchanan St, West Annex Bldg
Albany, CA  94710
Mailing:  P.O. Box 245
Berkeley, CA  94701
510-559-6310

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