[Srm] Rangeland Management Specialist/NPS/Point Reyes Station, CA

[Larry Howery]

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Overview
    
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  Open & closing dates  
    
 

   
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 11/26/2018 to 12/10/2018 
 
Duties 
 Summary
  
This position is located in Point Reyes National Seashore which currently manages 28,000 acres of beef cattle and dairy ranching through agricultural lease/permits to ensure the protection of natural and cultural resources. You will conduct rangeland monitoring and data analysis to assure that operations are in compliance with the lease/permits.

The typical season for this position is January through mid-December, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
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Responsibilities
  
 This position is located in the Division of Integrated Resource Management at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, California, and is under the direction of the Range Program Manager. Ranching on the Point Reyes Peninsula dates back to the mid-1800's and the Point Reyes National Seashore currently manages 28,000 acres of beef cattle and dairy ranching consisting of 24 individual operations authorized under agricultural lease/permits, that include terms and conditions for the protection of natural and cultural resources. These grazed landscapes include extensive coastal prairie, coastal dunes, California annual grassland, riparian and forested habitat and support a rich diversity of native plant and animal species, including over 65 special-status species.

You will initiate, foster, and maintain relationships/partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, who may have opposing views and opinions, in order to maintain agricultural operations and enhance environmental quality on park ranches. Under supervision of the Range Program Manager, you'll conduct rangeland monitoring and data analysis, including condition and trend, native coastal plant communities, amount and patterns of grazing use, stocking rates, and other aspects of resources and ecosystems to ensure that operations are in compliance with permits and management goals. You'll assist with the development/application of conservation practices, restoration projects, weed management strategies and other protective measures to restore and/or maintain the integrity of rangeland resources. You will also assist with National Environmental Policy Act compliance, permitting, preparation of reports, GIS mapping and spatial analysis, data management, and maintenance of equipment/supplies. You may serve as the contracting officer's representative for contracted work on park ranches.

This is a Career-Seasonal position,subject to release/recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. You'll be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions but you are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year, but not more than 50 weeks per year. The typical season for this position is January through
mid-December, but can be variable during these months due to requirements or weather conditions. 
 Overview    
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  Open & closing dates  
    
 

   
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 11/26/2018 to 12/10/2018 
 
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  Service  
    
 Competitive 
 
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  Pay scale & grade  
    
 GS 9 
 
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  Salary  
    
 $61,084 to $79,410 per year 
 
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  Appointment type  
    
 Permanent - Career-Seasonal 
 
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  Work schedule  
    
 Full-Time 
 
     
Location
 
1 vacancy in the following location:
    
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   -       Point Reyes Station, CA   1 vacancy    
   
  Relocation expenses reimbursed  
 
 No 
   
  Telework eligible  
 
 Yes as determined by agency policy 
        
This job is open to
    
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 Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) 
    
 Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.  
   
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 The public 
    
 U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. 
   









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