TOPICS AT A GLANCE: Merriam-Powell Seminar  --  Biology Seminar  --  Forestry Seminar  --  CENS Career Fair, March 11  --  Graduate College e-newsletter   --  Graduate College Workshops  --  The Gold Axe Award application deadline: March 13  --   Travel Scholarships, to Italy  --  Arizona Hydrological Society Scholarships  --  Invention to Venture   --  Water Research Program RFP  -- Arizona Digital Media Investigations: Call for Proposals  --  Call for Proposals, AZ Riparian Council  -- Arizona Riparian Council Meeting    --  Vote for Willow Bend!  --  REU Positions at U of AZ

JOBS: 
The Environmental Water Resource Specialist Position
University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School, Graduate students wanted
Data Manager - Sierra Nevada Network Inventory & Monitoring Program
Wilderness and Recreation Technician, Great Basin Institute
Field technicians, NV
Staff research Associate II, Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Lab
Post-Doc Ecologist, NPS, CO Plateau
Temporary Field Botanists with ERI, NAU
Field Technician, San Francisco Bay
Paul R. Ehrlich Research Fellowship, RMBL
Biological Science Technician, Moab, UT

BIOLOGY SEMINAR
Thursday March 13th at 3:45pm in the Wettaw Building Auditorium Dr. Chris Francis, Assistant Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Stanford University, will present “Assessing the relative diversity, abundance, and activity of ammonia-oxidizing archaea and bacteria in marine and estuarine environments.”

MERRIAM-POWELL SEMINAR
Friday March 14th Robert Miranda will present "Effects of endocrine disruption on male mating behavior." in the Biology Building Room 238 from 12:30 to 2pm.

FORESTRY SEMINAR
Our very own Tabitha Graves will be discussing the 'Spatial Ecology of Grizzly Bears on the Kenai Peninsula'.   Please come hear about Tabitha's long-term study with the USGS and learn about grizzly bears and connectivity!
As always, the talk will start at 4pm in room 17 of the Southwest Forest Science Complex. Pre-seminar refreshments are provided starting at 3:30 in front of the conference room.   More Info on Tabitha:
http://www.nrmsc.usgs.gov/staff/graves.html

CAREER FAIR
The list of companies who will be attending the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Career Fair on March 11th. is available at: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/documents/CareerFair.pdf
Please note the new location for the fair (the NAU Fieldhouse).  A shuttle will be running between Engineering and the Fieldhouse.
*Please remind your students to bring their NAU ID to the fair*
Graylynn

GRADUATE COLLEGE E-NEWSLETTER

GRADUATE COLLEGE WORKSHOPS
The Graduate College is planning on presenting workshops this spring about applying to graduate school. The goal is to encourage undergraduates who have not yet decided to further their education to consider applying to graduate school (with a focus on NAU programs) and to help guide those who have decided to apply through the process. The majority of preparation for and conduction of the workshops will be carried out by Graduate College staff however current graduate students and faculty from the different colleges and departments are being recruited to participate in the program. 
     The role of the graduate student(s) will be to speak about their experiences with the application process as well as what grad school is like; the faculty member(s) will be asked to discuss what qualities they look for in potential students and what makes an application outstanding to them.  Ramona Mellott, the Dean of the Graduate College will work closely with the volunteers to pick a date and time for the workshop and answer any question that might arise. 
     This is a great opportunity for all of us to encourage and support the next generation of biologists as they embark on the very exciting (but sometimes very scary and confusing) process of applying to and attending graduate school! I am certain everyone in the department has valuable insights to contribute so please seriously consider volunteering. The more volunteers we have the better our workshops will serve the needs of our students. If you have questions or want to make the commitment to participate please contact Camille Naaktgeboren (Camille.Naaktgeboren@nau.edu). 
Camille Naaktgeboren , Department of Biological Sciences , Northern Arizona University , (928) 523-1373  http://pine.ucc.nau.edu/cen28 , http://gso.org.nau.edu


THE GOLD AXE AWARDS
The Gold Axe Award application deadline is quickly approaching!  All Gold Axe Award applications are due Thursday, March 13^th at 5:00 pm.*
     This is a friendly reminder that an encouraging word from a faculty or staff mentor might make the difference in a talented student applying for this award.  Please spread the word!  Applications can be accessed and filled out electronically via our web site at http://www4.nau.edu/stulife/recognition.htm.
     Students selected for the _Gold Axe Award_ will be honored during the Spring 2008 Gold Axe Reception, to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.  The recipients will be presented with their gold axe pin and a certificate at that time.  The most influential faculty/staff person (as selected by the recipient) also will be recognized at that time.
Thank you again for your assistance.   Kevin Gemoets , Office of Student Life , Northern Arizona University   www.nau.edu/studentlife



TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
 Travel Scholarships for the 2008 Vespucci Summer Institute on Geographic Information Science, Fiesole, Italy, June 9-20 2008
Note: Application Deadline March 21, 2008
The IGERT Program in Geographic Information Science at the University at Buffalo invites applications from U.S. doctoral students for support to attend the 2008 Vespucci Summer Institute on Geographic Information Science in Fiesole (near Florence), Italy. This year, funding will be available for either Week 1 (June 9-13) or Week 2 (June 17-20) of the 2008 School. The topic of Week 1 will be "Geo-Sensor Web" and the topic of Week 2 will be "GI Science supporting Virtual Globes". For more information about the 2008 Vespucci program, go to http://www.vespucci.org, click on "Summer Institute", and then explore the information about the program.
     We anticipate funding about 6 applicants under this competition. The selected doctoral students will join a group of University at Buffalo IGERT Geographic Information Science doctoral trainees at the Summer Institute. Scholarships from the Buffalo IGERT program are limited to US Citizens or Permanent Residents.

     Financial support will include accommodation expenses in Fiesole, some meals, tuition and fees for the Institute, and up to $1700 in travel expenses. Those selected to be funded by the Buffalo IGERT program will automatically be enrolled in the Institute and the fees will be paid directly by Buffalo. Those who wish to attend the Summer Institute without such IGERT support are encouraged to apply directly to the Vespucci program for admission, although they will have to pay their own fees and other costs.
To apply, please submit the following by March 21 2008: * a statement of your background and interest in the Institute, including   the week that you would prefer to attend (maximum 1 page); * your curriculum vitae, including dissertation topic and expected PhD   completion date (maximum 1 page); * a letter of endorsement from your Ph.D. advisor OR department chair.
     Applications must be submitted electronically in .pdf or .doc format, including letter of endorsement. Send via e-mail to ncgia@buffalo.edu. Application deadline: March 21, 2008. Decisions should be announced by April 15 2008.




ARIZONA HYDROLOGICAL SOCIETY - 2008 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT                                 
     The Arizona Hydrological Society will award three $3,000.00 student Scholarships in 2008.  The purpose of the award is to encourage full time students in hydrology, hydrogeology, or any other water resources related fields at any Arizona university, or college to excel in their area of study.  Any junior, senior or graduate student who
fits into this category is qualified to apply for the Scholarship.  Applications for the Scholarship must be submitted to Dr. Aregai Tecle at the address indicated below by April 30, 2008.  The Scholarship will be awarded during the September 20 through 24, 2008 Annual Arizona Hydrological Society Symposium at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The Scholarship award will be based upon the following criteria:  -Grade Point Average based on at least two full-year courses             -Strength of Recommendation letters (at least one)        -Application letter describing the applicant’s interests and       career goals in hydrology, water resources or related field        -Background in hydrology and water resources related  activities (provided in the applicant’s resume), and  -Degree of need    
The Scholarship application must include at least the following documents to be considered:       - An application letter  - Official transcripts (undergraduate & graduate (for graduate   applicants)           - Confidential recommendation letters (at least one)                    
Mail all Scholarship applications for consideration by April 30, 2008 to:
Professor Aregai Tecle, Northern Arizona University, School of Forestry,          P. O. Box 15018, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5018



INVENTION TO VENTURE
      Invention to Venture is coming to NAU on April 4’th, 8am to 5pm.** This is an important symposium for all who are interested in the tech transfer process, from the original “invention” stage to the “venture” stage where a new idea becomes a product. I have attached a preliminary agenda, which may also be found on the SABRE website (link below).
     Background* - Invention to Venture is operated nationally as a series of conferences held at various locations throughout the U.S. These conferences deal with all aspects of technology transfer, from the "invention" stage to patenting, raising capital, and starting a business. The licensing of technology to outside companies will also be covered.
      Who Should Attend* - Faculty, staff, government, business, and students who have an interest in the technology transfer process. This conference will cover topics such as generating ideas for technology transfer, intellectual property protection, starting a business, partnering with an existing business (licensing), funding a company, and operating a company.
     Agenda* - the conference agenda may be accessed here <http://www.physics.nau.edu/%7Eporter/Invention%20to%20Venture%20Agenda.htm>.
For More Information* - The national Invention to Venture website may be accessed at www.invention2venture.org <http://www.invention2venture.org>.
     Poster Session* - In addition to the key speakers and panels, NAU researchers may display posters outlining their translational research during the day and throughout the reception.
     Sponsors* - we would like to thank our sponsors, including NAU, SABRE, NACET, APS, Coconino County.
      If you or any of your colleagues would like to display a poster of your current work, which may already be in the IP pipeline, or you feel it may have a possibility of future IP or tech-transfer applications, please contact me to reserve a poster board. The boards we have are 4x8 feet, so they can accommodate a variety of poster sizes. There will be a nominal charge to attend Invention to Venture, details on the exact fee and how to register will follow in a later communication.
Timothy L. Porter ,Professor , Director SABRE/GBI , Northern Arizona University ,
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy , tim.porter@nau.edu , (928) 523-2540



WATER RESEARCH PROGRAM RFP
Water Research and Education Program is pleased to announce a request for proposals for the 2008-2009 grant cycle.  We will be offering two $6,000 awards to NAU students involved with water research in Arizona.
Proposals are due 15 April and awards will be in place by 30 May.
Please go to our website for the details  http://www.watershed.nau.edu/grant/index.htm
Student Research Grants



ARIZONA  DIGITAL MEDIA

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – AZ RIPARIAN COUNCIL
All:  Please forward the call for abstracts internally in your workplace and to other like-minded listserv's, etc.  We are late with our announcements and need your help to get the word out.
Here is the link on our web site again.    http://azriparian.asu.edu/2008/ARCCALL2008.pdf
Tom Hildebrandt, President , Arizona Riparian Council



ARIZONA RIPARIAN COUNCIL MEETING
 Hassayampa Inn, Prescott, AZ   --   April 11-12, 2008
This year's meeting, /*The Verde River Ecosystem: Are Growth and Conservation Mutually Exclusive?*/ will be held in Prescott at the Hassayampa Inn.
Agenda
The plenary session will occur Friday morning at 8:15 with     * An Introduction to the Area and Issues    * The Environmental Values and Threats    * Salt River Project and Legal Perspective    * Community Perspectives    * Synthesis and Vision for the Future
   * Question and Answer Session
There will be a technical session in the afternoon of submitted abstracts.
Come to Prescott early and join us Thursday evening at an informal social at the Hassayampa Inn. There will be a field trip on Saturday to the headwater springs of the Verde River.
Registration
You may register online through PayPal <registration.htm> with your credit card. Please make sure to fill in the shipping information on the PayPal page. You may also print off a pdf of the registration form <../docs/arc/2008/2008Registration.pdf> and mail it in with your check or PO.
Facilities
Reservations may be made by at the Hassayampa Inn <http://www.hassayampainn.com/html/home.html> by calling them at 800.322.1927 or 928.778.9434 and mention the Arizona Riparian Council. There is also a map to the Hassayampa Inn on their website.
Arizona Riparian Council • Global Institute of Sustainability  Arizona State University • PO Box 873211 Tempe, AZ 85287-3211




VOTE FOR WILLOW BEND!!
Hello Willow Bend Friends and Supporters!
Willow Bend has been nominated for the 2008 PBS Eight Be More Awards!  We are nominated in the "Be More Knowledgable" category for outstanding educational non-profits in the AZ Eight viewing area.  You now have a chance to show your support for Willow Bend by voting for the "People's Choice Award."
     The People’s Choice Poll will be open for voting from March 1st through April 15th. Please vote for Willow Bend, your favorite nonprofit organization, at www.azpbs.org/bemore   Voting takes just thirty seconds, so please click on the link and vote for Willow Bend today!
     Willow Bend is celebrating our 30th Anniversary and it would be fantastic for our organization to be honored in this way during this landmark year.  Please forward this email to your family and friends and ask them to simply click on the link and vote for Willow Bend!
     We want to thank you for your continued support of Willow Bend!  Your support makes our work possible!
Thank you!  Willow Bend Staff  Sapna, Chris, Michelle, and Derek
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center  928-779-1745  www.willowbendcenter.org



REU POSITIONS AT U OF AZ
REU is an NSF-sponsored program providing Research Experience for Undergraduates.  Undergraduates receive a stipend ($4,800 @ $10/h) to conduct independent research projects under faculty guidance and mentorship.  Dr. Steve Archer in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona (UA) has openings for REU students on a collaborative study with Dr. Susan Schwinning (Texas State) investigating why some shrubs are more successful than others in invading and establishing in grasslands.  REU students will participate in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson.  For more details and application procedures, see http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/  or email sarcher@ag.arizona.edu.
Application Deadline:  April 11, 2008; or until suitable candidate is hired.
Steve Archer , 325 Biological Sciences East Bldg. #43 , 1311 E. 4th Street , PO Box 210043, School of Natural Resources , University of Arizona , Tucson, AZ  85721-0043
Phone: (520) 626-8791   Email:  sarcher@ag.arizona.edu



JOBS  --  JOBS  --  JOBS

GRAD STUDENTS FOR AMERICORP POSITIONS

DATA MANAGER, SIERRA NEVADA NETWORK INVENTORY & MONITORING
Data Manager (Ecologist GS-0408, Biologist GS-0404, or  Information Technology Specialist GS-2210). This is a permanent, full time, GS-11 position (approx. $54,494 to $70,843) or GS-09 (approx. $45,040 to $58,557) position (grade dependent upon experience) with the Sierra Nevada Network Inventory & Monitoring Program. This position is open to applicants both with and without federal status.
     The Sierra Nevada Network (SIEN) includes Yosemite National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and Devils Postpile National Monument. See http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/SIEN/index.cfm for more information on the SIEN I&M Program and the network parks.
     Duty Station Location:  Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers, California, with travel to all Sierra Nevada Network parks. Centrally located in California, Three Rivers is in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and within driving distance of the coast as well as various points of interest all over the state. The Sierra Nevada parks offer outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities, spectacular scenery, and diverse natural and cultural resources.
     Duties:  Incumbent will lead planning and implementation of data management for a long-term monitoring program that evaluates status and trends of key ecosystem components and processes.  Major responsibilities include program development; database design and management; data acquisition and quality management; data documentation (metadata); data archiving and security; and data retrieval, reporting and dissemination. The incumbent will travel to all network parks, to coordinate meetings and
trainings with park staffs and cooperators, and to integrate the network’s data management strategy with park programs. Incumbent will collaborate with data managers at park, network, and national levels. There will be some opportunities to work in the field to oversee data collection quality assurance and quality control, and to work with other network staff in the analyses and interpretation of monitoring data. The position will supervise 1-2 data technicians.
     Detailed application instructions may be found in the vacancy announcement posted at:  http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/. The announcement number is SEKI-08-31EE. Be sure to carefully follow instructions in the announcement. Announcement is open from Feb 26-Mar 17, 2008.      For more information, please contact Linda Mutch (linda_mutch@nps.gov or 559-565-3174).



WILDERNESS AND RECREATION ASSISTANT, GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, Tonopah Field Office, is hiring a Wilderness and Recreation Technician to assist current GBI field staff to assess the current condition of Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) and continue work on an on-going route inventory, including those routes and other developments
adjacent to and entering WSAs. WSA and route inventory results will determine the level of change to the resource, if any, since designation in 1980. More specifically, the Wilderness and Recreation Technician will utilize a Trimble GeoExplorer XH GPS unit to gather linear and attribute data on routes associated with WSA and route inventories. In addition, the Technician will download and correct data using Pathfinder Office GPS and store it on the district’s GIS data base. ArcGIS 9 will be utilized for map making and planning efforts. The Technician will enhance and develop skills related to data collection, management, consolidation, storage, as well as methods for presenting easily understandable data.
     The Battle Mountain BLM District consists of 10.2 million acres of the Great Basin in central Nevada, encompassing extreme diversity in topography, habitat and ecosystems. There will be some flexibility in choosing a work schedule, but likely will work 8 10-hour days (Wednesday – Wednesday), and then have six days off (Thursday – Tuesday). Seasonal office work may require alteration of this schedule. The technician will be expected to spend several nights a week field camping during the field season. 
Compensation:  Rate of Pay: $17.64/hr, Health and dental benefits, Field per diem
Timeline:  April 2008 (or upon availability),        Full time, no overtime, Location:Tonopah, NV
Qualifications:  Bachelors of science degree in Natural Resources or related field
(with interest in recreation/wilderness management);At least one year of experience collecting field data or following established field collection protocols;Knowledge of or ability to learn how to use Trimble GPS units ,Experience creating maps and manipulating data using ArcGIS; Ability to work with members of the public; Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and good organizational skills; An interest and ability to camp and work in remote locations;    Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments,  traverse uneven terrain and hike cross-country for extended distances (8-
10 miles)  Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;  Clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with knowledge of or ability to learn how to safely operate an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and  4WD pickup;  Willingness and ability to work safely; and Citizenship or U.S. work authorization required.  Optimum qualifications include above with overnight field experience, experience working alone, GPS, GIS skills, 4WD driving experience, ATV experience w/ safety course completion, and an excellent safety record.
How to Apply:  Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their
résumé, and a list of three professional references to Kasia Urban, Great Basin Institute Recruitment Specialist at kurban@thegreatbasininstitute.org




FIELD TECHNICIANS, NV
Position Description: The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a
threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. In summer 2005, the Southern Nevada Complex fires burned over 597,000 acres in southern Lincoln County, NV, including almost 225,500 acres of desert tortoise habitat. A goal of this work is to assess vegetation in burned and unburned areas of desert tortoise habitat to determine its suitability as food and cover for tortoises, and to inform restoration efforts. Two-person teams will sample study areas using standard methods during March, May-Jun and Aug-Sep, and sample processing will take place in April, July and October. Field Technicians will be trained in standard vegetation sampling techniques. This project will require extensive travel and some multi-day field camping.
Compensation:  Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour, Medical and dental benefits , Paid personal leave,Field per diem
Contract & Timeline:   March 2008 – October 2008
Location: Based in Mesquite, NV (approximately one hour from Las Vegas, NV to the southwest and St. George, UT to the northeast).
Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree in biology (plant or conservation), ecology or
related field;  Minimum one year experience (or combination over various field seasons) collecting field data or following established field collection protocols, experience conducting vegetation sampling strongly preferred;  Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection; Experience reading topographic maps and using a compass; Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and desert ecosystems
highly desirable;  Possess a valid, clean state-issued driver’s license, and operate a 4WD vehicle safely on- and off-road; Ability to work productively with a positive attitude in harsh and rapidly changing desert conditions;  Ability to work on steep or uneven terrain, and otherwise be in good physical condition; and Willingness to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days.
How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their

STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

POST-DOC ECOLOGIST, NPS, CO PLATEAU
The U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center, is seeking
a post-doctoral ecologist to work on ecological thresholds and management
assessment points for National Park Service units on the Colorado Plateau.
Position: Ecologist, GS-0408-11
Announcement no.: WR-2008-0301
Open period: 2/29/08 – 3/21/08
Website: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Project: Ecological Thresholds as a Basis for Defining Management Triggers
for National Park Service Vital Signs – A Case Study for Dryland Ecosystems
Description: The U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center, is seeking a post-doctoral ecologist to work on ecological thresholds and management assessment points for National Park Service units on the Colorado Plateau.  The project involves working with scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Park Service (NPS), and the USDA Agricultural Research Service to develop a working framework for organizing information on ecological thresholds in the dryland ecosystems
of the Colorado Plateau, to analyze empirical data sets to identify potential threshold conditions, and to develop procedures for delineating early-warning trigger points for management actions.  Analyses will require expertise in univariate, multivariate, and Bayesian statistical methods. Skills for producing high-quality reports and peer-reviewed publications are essential.  Experience in developing or using simulation models also is
desirable.  Travel to workshops and field stations throughout the Colorado Plateau region will be required.  This position will be filled at the GS-11 grade level.  Funding is guaranteed for 13 months, with a potential for two years of funding (total).  The duty station will be located on the campus of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ.  The incumbent will be co-supervised by USGS and NPS scientists located in Colorado (Denver), Utah (Kanab), and Flagstaff.
 For more information, contact: Dr. Mark Miller, U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center, Tele: 435.644.4325, Email: mark_miller@usgs.gov
Dr. Steven Garman, National Park Service, Northern Colorado Plateau Network
Tele: 970.248.1476  Email: steven_garman@nps.gov




TEMPORARY  FIELD  BOTANISTS* - ERI - NAU
Date Posted*: February 21, 2008
Department*: Ecological Restoration Institute
Status*: Temporary Field Botanist
The Ecological Restoration Institute is now hiring temporary field botanists to assist research projects on forest restoration and ecosystem health.  Botanists are expected to quickly learn the flora of southwestern forests to maximize data collection quality and efficiency.  Methodologies include quadrats, point-line intercept transects, and belt transects.  Temporary botanists will occasionally support overstory field crews collecting data on forest trees when there is no botany work scheduled.

     This summer we will be tentatively working in and around Flagstaff, White Mountains, and at the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon.  We work 10-hour days during the summer, from May 12th until the fall.  Local work will be in the form of 4-day weeks, from Monday through Thursday, with three-day weekends off.  Out-of-town work typically consists of 8-day trips (Thursday-Thursday), with 6 days off in-between.  Food is paid for by the ERI.
    After the end of the summer we will still have local field work to do, and temporary botanists may be asked to stay on until October or November doing day work in the local forests or keying plants in the herbarium.
Desired Qualifications: Three years experience as field botanist; OR, B.S. Botany, Biology or related field AND one year of field botany experience; OR, Equivalent combination of experience and training
Pay Rate: The pay for seasonal botanists is $11-13/hr, depending on experience.
How to Apply:  If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Judy Springer via e-mail at Judith.Springer@nau.edu <mailto:Daniel.Laughlin@nau.edu> or regular mail at Ecological Restoration Institute, P.O. Box 15017, Flagstaff, AZ  86011-5017. Or contact via telephone at 928-523-7751.  Position open until filled.
Daniel C. Laughlin, School of Forestry , Ecological Restoration Institute , Northern Arizona University




FIELD TECHNCIAN, SF BAY
Field Technician, San Francisco Bay
Location: San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Company: Audubon California
Final Application Filing Date: March 21
Job Description:  In 2008, Audubon California and San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge will commence a new tidal restoration project on Tubbs Island.  Audubon California is hiring a Restoration Technician to collaborate directly with partners on ecological restoration and research projects primarily at this new wetland restoration project within San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge.  Primary responsibilities will include conducting bird, plant, and other resource surveys, database management, report writing,  surveys and assisting on native plant revegetation projects.
Please see the job description at http://ca.audubon.org/jobs/jobs_fieldTechSF08.php for more information.  Application closing is March 21st.
Contact (to Submit Application and Obtain Additional Information):  Mike Perlmutter
Bay Area Conservation Coordinator, Audubon California, 4225 Hollis Street
Emeryville, CA 94608  MPerlmutter@audubon.org




PAUL R. ERLICH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory announces the Paul R. Ehrlich Research Fellowship.  The Fellowship will support a scientist who will conduct research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.  The proposed research should build upon work previously conducted at the Lab and/or take advantage of the knowledge and resources which have accumulated at the Lab.  Ideally, the work should have the potential to turn into a long-term research program.  The award will be $5,000 in each of two years.
Applicants must be research scientists at the assistant professor rank (or equivalent) at the time of the award letter.  Recipients must be US Citizens or have a valid visa to work in the US during the award period.
More information on the award and the application process can be found at http://rmbl.org/home/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=127.
Inquiries can be directed to RMBL Executive Director, Dr. Ian Billick. Executive Director , Rocky Mountain Biological Lab , PO Box 519, Crested Butte, CO 81224
phone/fax (970) 349-7231 www.rmbl.org



BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN, MOAB, UT
VACANCY NO: SP-08-03
POSITION:  Biological Science Technician, GG-0404-06 DATE OPENED: 02-22-08
SALARY:  $15.88 per hour DATE CLOSED: 03-05-08
TYPE OF APPT:  Temporary, Not-to-exceed 180 working days
TOUR OF DUTY:  Full-Time, with possible periods of part-time and intermittent work
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  All U.S. Citizens
LOCATION:  Biological Resources Discipline, Moab, Utah
There are two (2) positions to be hired from this announcement.
THESE ARE TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICES POSITIONS for which all qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and be considered.  Appointment to these positions, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.  Appointment will only be for the duration of the position, normally 3-6 months.  Temporary employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement System and annual and sick leave will be accrued except in intermittent status.  Employees are ineligible for health and life insurance coverage.
DUTIES:  Performs the following and similar kinds of routine tasks gathering field data supporting the National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring Program:  Field monitoring will be primary duty; data verification, entry and/or analysis may also be performed. Primary program will be long-term vegetation monitoring, which involves identifying plants and ground cover, and determining their frequency and cover on established transects throughout the Southeast Utah Group of parks. Other potential programs include water quality and water quantity monitoring, non-native invasive plant mapping, riparian monitoring, and/or rare plant monitoring. Extensive outdoor fieldwork will be performed as part of a small crew, and will require hiking off trails, sometimes with a heavy pack, and working in variable weather. Some of the work will be accomplished in day trips, and some will require camping for one to several nights at a time. May operate a 4WD government vehicle on rough roads.  Transcripts supporting college course work must be submitted with application.  Job number must also be included with application.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:  Knowledge of the plants and commonly used methods for sampling and describing vegetation using field guides, floral keys, and herbaria on the Colorado Plateau and/or other deserts of the southwestern United States.  Practical knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and terminology necessary for natural resource monitoring.  Ability to conduct field work in a small crew for long days, including hiking at a fast pace, map reading, route-finding, camping, and overnight backpacking.  Knowledge of computer data entry into spreadsheets and writing memos, correspondence and reports using Word..  Knowledge of PDAs, GPS units, and GIS programs very helpful.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  This position may regularly require camping in remote locations.  The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion.  The incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the performance of assigned duties as well as carry heavy packs into the backcountry.  Work hours will vary during the employment term depending on weather and field conditions, but will often involve four ten-hour work days per week..
QUALIFICATIONS:  To qualify for a GG-6 you need one (1) year and nine (9) months of field party experience OR four (4) years of sub-professional experience OR four (4) years of college (equivalent 120 semester/180 quarter hours) AND three (3) months of lab or field work experience.  Satisfactory completion of a field course of study may be substituted for the three months of field and/or laboratory experience.  One year of college is equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.  Sub-professional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in a laboratory or similar environment.  EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MAY BE QUALIFYING.
BASIS OF EVALUATION:  All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience).  Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants entitled to 10 point veteran's preference who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more.  All other qualified applicants entitled to veteran's preference will be given preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veteran's preference.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS:  Under regulations in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of appointment.
As a condition of employment, all new employees reporting for duty with the Department of the Interior will be paid through direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.  Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on the application may be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or for firing the applicant after he/she begins work.  Also, he/she may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).

Prior to or at the time of appointment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will have to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System in order to be appointed to a position with the United States Geological Survey, unless legally qualified for an exception.
Employees of the U.S. Geological Survey are subject to the provisions of Title 43, U.S. Code, Section 31 (a) and may not according to this legislation and related regulation:  (a) have any personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in lands or mineral wealth of such lands or a region under survey and whose title is in the U.S.; (b) execute surveys or examination for private parties or corporations; or (c)  have personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business in the U.S. except where specifically authorized by the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
HOW TO APPLY:  Carefully read all information and instructions.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure the application is complete.  The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants or from official personnel records, but will consider individuals based on their applications as submitted.  Applications must be received in the Canyonlands Research Station office by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered.  An OF-612 may be obtained through the Utah Division of Workforce Services or by contacting the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Discipline at (435) 719-2331.
Submit one of the following forms of application: A.  Resume OR  B.  Form OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment OR C.  Other written format
Also submit:  College transcript or list of college courses, specifying title of course work, completion date, semester or quarter hours earned by course title, and grade earned.
To claim 5 point Veterans Preference, a DD-214 showing character of discharge is required.  If claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference, an SF-15 with proof of claim is required.
Apply to: Sue Phillips , U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Discipline
Canyonlands Research Station , 2290 S. West Resource Blvd. , Moab, UT 84532
Tel: 435 719-2337 Email: sue_phillips@usgs.gov
It is against the law to submit applications for employment using government franked envelopes or mail services (18 USC 1719).  All such applications will not be considered.
Whichever form of application you choose, the following must be included:
JOB INFORMATION: - Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying
PERSONAL INFORMATION: - Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code) - Social Security Number - Country of Citizenship - Veteran's Preference - Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held)
EDUCATION: - High school (name and address, including zip code if known)
- Colleges and Universities (name and addresses, including zip codes if known)   -   Majors   -   Type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours) - Send a copy of your college transcripts or list of college courses completed, specify title of course, semester or quarter hours earned for each course, date completed, and grade earned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:   - Give the following information on your paid and nonpaid work experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions)   - Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)   - Duties and accomplishments   - Employer's name and address   - Supervisor's name and phone number   - Starting and ending dates (month, day and year)   - Hours per week
  - Salary - Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:- Job-related training courses (title, length, and date taken)
- Job-related skills (i.e., other language, computer software; hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.) - Job-related certificates and licenses (current only) - Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (i.e., publications, memberships in professional or honor  societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards).  Give details but do not send documents  unless requested
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CANYONLANDS RESEARCH STATION OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED. THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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