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  From: "Deal, Pete - NRCS, Kissimmee, FL" <Pete.Deal at fl.usda.gov>
 To: "Amy Ganguli (Ganguli at nmsu.edu)" <Ganguli at nmsu.edu>; "b-rector at tamu.edu" <b-rector at tamu.edu>; "Barry Perryman (bperryman at cabnr.unr.edu)" <bperryman at cabnr.unr.edu>; "Bart Ballard (bart.ballard at tamuk.edu)" <bart.ballard at tamuk.edu>; "Beck Jeffrey (jlbeck at uwyo.edu)" <jlbeck at uwyo.edu>; "Bonnie Warnock (bwarnock at sulross.edu)" <bwarnock at sulross.edu>; "Bret Olson (bolson at montana.edu)" <bolson at montana.edu>; "Cody Scott (cody.scott at angelo.edu)" <cody.scott at angelo.edu>; "Edinger Marshall Susan (sem11 at humboldt.edu)" <sem11 at humboldt.edu>; "Fee Busby (feebusby at cc.usu.edu)" <feebusby at cc.usu.edu>; "George Ruyle (gruyle at ag.arizona.edu)" <gruyle at ag.arizona.edu>; "J. Daniel Rodgers (drodgers at uwyo.edu)" <drodgers at uwyo.edu>; James Martin <jmartin at CFR.MsState.Edu>; "Karen Hickman (karen.hickman at okstate.edu)" <karen.hickman at okstate.edu>; "Karen Launchbaugh (klaunchb at uidaho.edu)" <klaunchb at uidaho.edu>; Larry D. Howery <lhowery at Ag.arizona.edu>; "Linda Hardesty (lhardest at wsu.edu)" <lhardest at wsu.edu>; "Lynn E. Sollenberger (lesollen at ufl.edu)" <lesollen at ufl.edu>; "Lynn Huntsinger (huntsinger at berkeley.edu)" <huntsinger at berkeley.edu>; "Marc Horney (mhorney at calpoly.edu)" <mhorney at calpoly.edu>; "Mitchell Greer (mjgreer at fhsu.edu)" <mjgreer at fhsu.edu>; "Niall Hanan (niall.hanan at sdstate.edu)" <niall.hanan at sdstate.edu>; "Norman Harris (nrharris at alaska.edu)" <nrharris at alaska.edu>; "Pat Shaver (pat.shaver at oregonstate.edu)" <pat.shaver at oregonstate.edu>; "Paul Meiman (Paul.Meiman at ColoState.edu)" <Paul.Meiman at ColoState.edu>; "Randy Rosiere (rosiere at tarleton.edu)" <rosiere at tarleton.edu>; "Robert Knight (bob-knight at tamu.edu)" <bob-knight at tamu.edu>; "Roger N. Gates (roger_gates at sdstate.edu)" <roger_gates at sdstate.edu>; "Ronald Bolze (rbolze at csc.edu)" <rbolze at csc.edu>; "Ryan Limb (ryan.limb at ndsu.edu)" <ryan.limb at ndsu.edu>; "Scott Stephens (sstephens at berkeley.edu)" <sstephens at berkeley.edu>; "Val Anderson (Val_Anderson at byu.edu)" <Val_Anderson at byu.edu>; "Valerie Eviner (veviner at ucdavis.edu)" <veviner at ucdavis.edu>; "Walter Fick (whfick at ksu.edu)" <whfick at ksu.edu>; "Walter Schacht (wschacht1 at unl.edu)" <wschacht1 at unl.edu> 
 Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 8:04 AM
 Subject: Jobs 

Hello Folks, I have received information about several jobs recently.  I will try to combine them into one email so I do not deluge you with emails.    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Subject: Job announced for NASA Terrestrial Ecology Program Manager    Job announced for NASA Terrestrial Ecology Program Manager    OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 5, 2015 to Friday, February 6, 2015    The responsibility of this position involves managing NASA's research program in terrestrial ecology within the Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems (CCE) focus area. This position is located in the Earth Science Division of the Science Mission Directorate.      Duties: Serves as a Program Manager for ecological sciences with responsibility for planning and directing the execution of research and development in the Terrestrial Ecology Program. Directs the planning, development, execution, and management of a research program in terrestrial ecology and biogeochemistry and in the use of remote sensing to address ecological issues. Defines program goals and objectives responsive to the priorities of the U.S. Global Change Research Program and NASA's Earth Science Division; establishes priorities; determines manpower and funding requirements and allocates resources to meet them; and manages center and university projects and assesses results. Reviews and recommends action on proposed contracts, grants, interagency transfers, and in-house projects. Monitors and evaluates progress on approved tasks and recommends changes or solutions to problems or redirection of effort. 
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/390439100

Job Title:AST, Biological Studies
Job Announcement Number:HQ15B0017
SALARY RANGE: $126,245.00 to $158,700.00 / Per Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: 3 PLC Job Announcements Now on the MDC Jobs Page    The Private Lands Division with the Missouri Department of Conservation has recently announced 3 vacancies to be refilled; one each at Marshall, MO; coveringHoward and Saline Counties, Brookfield, MO; covering Chariton and Linn Counties and St Charles, MO; covering St. Louis and Jefferson counties (including St. Louis City) . If you know of interested candidates who have what it takes to work with landowners and partners, please share this link with them. The application period closes January 9 for all 3. https://mdc5.mdc.mo.gov/recruitment/Recruitment.aspx?strRoute=zyx    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: NSF Permanent Program Director Search    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Director in the Ecosystem Science Cluster (ES) within the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB), Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) in Arlington, VA.  The advertisement is to fill one or more PERMANENT positions with NSF, and can be viewed at:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/390305500.    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    NATURAL AREAS COORDINATOR (Parks and Natural Resources) http://polkhub.polk-county.net/intranet/Jobs.aspx    Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below.  The job description herin provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position.  It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position. 
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MAJOR FUNCTION    Implements natural areas work assignments.  Emphasis will be on implementing the prescribed fire and invasive species programs to restore and maintain natural areas.    ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES    Coordinates Natural Areas Operations Program and capable of carrying out instructions and projects with minimal supervision.  Supervises Environmental Lands and Invasive Plant Management staff.  Schedules and directs staff in daily activities related to the natural areas management.  Provides assistance to the Natural Areas Manager and Environmental Lands Stewardship Coordinator.Responsible for the prescribed fire program.  Participates in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire,including performing as the Burn Boss and occasionally as a burn crew member, conducting and participating in hot intense summer burning, extended mop-up, exposure to smoke as part of prescribed fire program, conducting site burn prep, and making minor repairs to burn equipment.  Coordinates fire activities with neighbors and appropriate agencies. Participates in all aspects of the invasive exotic species and invasive native species treatment/removal program which includes terrestrial and aquatic species for the Polk County managed environmental lands, lakes and rivers. Conducts pre- and post-treatment inspections for type and amount of invasive plants and effectiveness of control activities along with planning and scheduling of future control activities. Assists with control of various invasive animal species, including working with contractors on these tasks.  Keeps records of work performed and chemicals used.  Monitors natural communities for management needs and effects of management activities. Monitors ecosystems and their related facets, conducting research in areas having utility for future management decisions. Assists the Natural Areas Manager which includes but not limited to the development and implementation of the natural areas management plans by providing firsthand knowledge of properties and ground investigations and by ensuring natural areas stewardship projects are implemented.  Enters activity information into database/website and reviews area activity reports for accuracy for natural areas work and billing for contractors.    Assist with natural areas education outreach programs, including public speaking and making presentations. Represents the County in meetings with the public, press and other government entities to address aspects of the program.  Meets with the general public answering questions regarding information or complaints about the County’s Natural Areas operations.   Assists with implementing a nature-based recreation program. Assist with natural areas stewardship, including field work..  Responsible for performing simple field repairs of equipment. Assists Natural Areas Manager in management of budgets and work plans by identifying needs and projects.  Assists with program compliance with county, state and federal rules and laws.  Ability to work independently and with a team.  Operate various equipment to perform land management work.   Ability to understand the value of water resources, conservation of natural lands and resource management issues in Polk County.      Performs related duties as required.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of central Florida flora and fauna and natural habitats, invasive exotic species in Central Florida,  herbicide treatments, prescribed fire in theory and practice and nature-based recreation (passive recreation).  Knowledge of environmental lands management methods, techniques, and application processes within program operation and types of equipment used in natural areas operations.  Ability to supervise employees, creating a positive work environment.  Ability to maintain positive attitude and work well with visitors, volunteers and staff.  Ability to manage varied projects and to work independently and in workgroups as part of a team and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Ability to use good judgment and make independent and collaborative decisions and to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, officials and the public. Ability to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.  Ability to work in the field under all types of conditions, including heat and rain and smoke.  Ability to see, talk, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, climb steps and drive. Agility to perform tasks in field operations. Ability to walk 2 miles on a daily basis. Ability to lift 40-50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally.   Ability to work flexible schedule on occasions. SPECIAL PREFERENCES    
   - Prefer individual with; experience conducting prescribed burns, in treating invasive exotic plants, public applicator license in natural areas or aquatics. 
   - Prefer training or experience with knowledge of Central Florida flora and fauna. 
   - Prefer individual with supervisory skills.
   - Prefer experience with public speaking and communication skills. 
   - Prefer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (such as Word, Quattro/Excel, Presentations/PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, acoustical mapping programs (i.e. CI BioBase). 
   - Prefer individual with completion of S130/190 Basic Wildland Firefighter and Engine Academy Training.
   - Prefer individual with; equipment operation and mechanical skills and good math skills in calculating chemical rates in relation to operation mixes. 
   - Prefer experience in project management and or report writing and multi-tasking.
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of five (5) years experience in natural areas/environmental type work.    Florida Prescribed Burner Certification (Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager/Burn Boss). Employee must maintain a current Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification (Burn Boss status) while in this position.    Must have a valid Florida driver's license at time of employment and be able to secure a valid Florida Class "A" CDL driver's license within one (1) year of employment within this classification.    Must have a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Public Applicator License in the Aquatic or Natural Areas categorywithin ninety (90) days after employment in this classification and maintain license.    A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the required licensure.    JOB LOCATION: Parks and Natural Resources, 4177 Ben Durrance Rd, Bartow WORK SCHEDULE: The primary schedule for this position is Monday – Friday typically from 6:00 am – 2:30 pm or 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.   A flexible schedule on occasions is a requirement of this position. HIRING RATE: $37,710.40 - $56,347.20 (Polk County Pay Grade 18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                Sincerely,    Pete Deal Rangeland Management Specialist
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/        

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