A Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit (CESU) Research Coordinator manages research programs that support National Park units by coordinating with universities, non-governmental agencies, & park management regarding the natural, social, & cultural resource needs of the Region. The CESUs partner with others to understand & manage ecological, biophysical, cultural, economic & social resources in parks, especially those pertaining to landscape scale restoration, conservation & ecosystem management.

Duties

Develop and implement an integrated program of natural, social, and cultural resource research to support regional needs Serve as the primary science advisor to the Region and Parks and represent the region on a variety of technical and priority-setting committees Identify researchers to lead projects for which funding has been identified and develop cooperative agreements or other mechanisms to obtain funding for additional research initiatives Evaluate research products prepared by other scientists to ensure applicability to park and ecosystem problems Serve as the primary liaison with the CESU universities and partner agencies Write annual reports summarizing the findings of NPS/CESU research initiatives

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• You are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this position, you must meet both the basic requirement for the series for which you are applying as well as the specialized experience for the grade(s) for which you are applying. Basic Requirement for GS-0401 Biologist A. Possess a Bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position - OR - B. Posses a combination of education and experience. This includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for GS-1301 Physical Scientist A. Possess a Bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics - OR - B. Possess a combination of education and experience. This includes education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience for GS-13: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service leading the implementation of ecological research projects/programs which study the human dimension in an ecosystem (e.g. human-wildlife conflict; visitor behavior change; resource preservation); maintaining partnerships with external groups (e.g. academic institutions, state/local/tribal governments) to complete research projects; and preparing a variety of reports and presentations detailing the results of research. Specialized Experience for GS-14: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service leading the development of ecological research projects/programs which study the human dimension in an ecosystem (e.g. human-wildlife conflict; visitor behavior change; resource preservation); establishing partnerships with external groups (e.g. academic institutions, state/local/tribal governments) to complete research projects; identifying and securing funding to complete research projects; and preparing a variety of reports and presentations detailing the results of research. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Interior Region 3, 4 and 5 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]