Chief, Branch of Marine and Freshwater Ecology
Biological Science Office, Alaska Science Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Application Deadline: Friday, 28 November 2003
For further information, please go to:
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/0480.html
The USGS is seeking to fill the position of Marine and Freshwater
Ecology (MFE) Branch Chief.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Marine and Freshwater Ecology (MFE) Branch Chief oversees research
on seabirds, marine mammals, marine and freshwater fish, marine and
freshwater ecosystems, and various inventory and monitoring efforts.
Supervises scientists in Anchorage, Juneau, and Gustavus, Alaska.
Develops partnerships Federal and State agencies to define scientific
goals and obtain funding. Develops cooperative research plans and
studies. Makes recommendations to resource managers based on research
findings through reports and scientific publications. Develops budgets
and allocates funds for research activities within MFE. Oversees
development of new concepts and innovative methodologies that advance
the state of knowledge within fish and wildlife research and management.
Selects personnel, defines assignments, and delegates responsibilities.
Serves as technical adviser for research on fisheries, seabirds, and
ecosystems, and on international marine mammal research issues related
to the arctic, Russia, and Canada. Maintains close liaison with the
scientific community, administrators, and professional personnel of
state, federal, and foreign natural resource agencies. Provides
scientific vision and leadership for MFE.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is important that all applicants view the Vacancy Announcement in its
entirety for qualifications requirements and to be sure that all
required documents are submitted.
The vacancy announcement can be found by going to:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=19718801
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=19718797
For information on qualification requirements please go to:
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/0480.html
SALARY
GS13: $61,251-$79,629; GS-14: $72,381-$94,098 per annum
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, 28 November 2003
CONTACT
Joy Geiselman (joy_geiselman [at] usgs.gov) for information on job duties
Karen Perez (kperez [at] usgs.gov) for information on application.
The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S.
Citizenship is required.