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<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">National Park Service Research Assistant - Job Description</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC)</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Background</span></b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">: The NC CASC</span><span style="background:white"> <span style="color:#222222">is part of a network of nine regional
and one national center and has a mission of generating the science to help resource managers in the North Central United States adapt to a changing climate. The NC CASC works directly with DOI bureaus, state fish and game agencies, and Tribes in the seven states
of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NC CASC is interested in hiring a recent or soon to be Master’s graduate as a student contractor to assist with National Park Service Climate Change Response Program (NPS CCRP)
scientific and support activities.</span></span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Position Description: </span></b><span style="color:#222222">The NC CASC seeks the services of a<b> </b>full-time student contractor that will soon finish a Master’s degree or will
be within one year of completing a Master’s degree upon the start date.<span style="background:white"> An anticipated start date is July 1, 2020 (after hiring paperwork is completed). The NC CASC anticipates that the contract will initially be awarded for
one year, with a second option year available based on contractor performance and conduct. Full-time is defined as up to 40 hours per week and up to 1,928 hours per year. </span> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">The NC CASC proposes to hire, on a non-permanent basis, an individual with expertise and technical skills related to ecological responses to climate, who will serve as a resource for the
NPS CCRP in the development of climate-resource scenarios. This individual will be expected to help schedule, plan, and facilitate relevant calls and meetings, and complete at least two of the following tasks, depending on their skills and expertise:</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Synthesize relevant scientific literature on the climate sensitivities of particular priority resources for a given NPS unit</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">If appropriate and possible (given park-identified priority resources and data availability), develop and apply species distribution models or related ecological response models that:</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Identify the most influential climate predictors for a given species (to provide a quantitative basis for identifying the climate metrics that are then used to structure the identification
and selection of climate futures).</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Project changes in suitable habitat under different climate futures (to serve as an input into the participatory development of climate-resource scenarios).</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Evaluate the efficacy and potential trade-offs of utilizing “regional” scenarios in lieu of individualized park-level scenarios</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Scenario planning would be undertaken by teams involving the appropriate NPS staff and climate science experts from NC CASC, with oversight from Brian Miller and operational support from
the new hire. NC CASC proposes to mentor her/him in engaging in the scenario planning activities used by CCRP. CCRP will work closely with the new hire, facilitating conversations with other NPS staff and providing data necessary to complete the work in a
timely manner. Work performed by the new hire (syntheses or quantitative analyses) will be completed within a timeframe suitable to inform the scenario planning processes for individual NPS units.</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Required skills include:</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Ability to interact with scientists and managers to identify and gather needed information</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Excellent writing skills</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Ability to work collegially within a research environment</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Ability to meet deadlines</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Self-starter with a willingness to take initiative with minimal guidance</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Desired skills include:</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Experience developing and applying species distribution models</span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Recommended/Desired degree type:</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Master's degree in ecology or related discipline </span><span style="color:#222222"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Working Conditions and Location: </span></b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">The student contractor will maintain desk space at both the NC CASC (2150 Centre Ave # C, Fort
Collins, CO 80526) and the NPS CCRP (1201 Oakridge Drive, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80525). Hours are flexible and telework for some of the hours is an option. Starting this position remotely may be required, depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic,
and the student should have access to a home computer and internet connectivity that can be used until normal operations resume.</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Compensation</span></b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">: This engagement would be structured as a contract between USGS and the student as an individual. Compensation is
commensurate with the level of education and based on the standard USGS pricing table for student services. For calendar year 2020, the rate for CO-Denver locality for an MA/MS research position is $36.20 per hour.</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">The student is responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the principal duty station location. The Government does not provide housing, meals or other living expenses, nor
does this contract provide annual leave, medical, or other benefits. The student is responsible for payment of federal and state income taxes. The student does accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. </span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Request for Resumes: </span></b><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Respondents should submit a resume and cover letter describing their education and work experience to Brian
Miller, NC CASC Research Ecologist at </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><a href="mailto:bwmiller@usgs.gov" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white">bwmiller@usgs.gov</span></a></span><span style="color:#222222;background:white">.
Review of applications is anticipated to begin on May 4, 2020. Applications received after review begins may not receive full consideration. Diverse applicants are encouraged.</span><span style="color:#222222"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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