[ES_JOBS_NET] Term hydrologist/geologist outreach

[Wagenbrenner, Joseph - FS]

Hello,
We will soon be advertising for two term (up to 2 years) hydrologists and/or geologists to work on the Caspar Creek project. Please forward the attached notice to possibly interested parties.  A few details from the announcement are also listed below.  Responses are requested by June 1.
Thanks,
Joe


The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station (PSW), will be advertising for a term Hydrologist or Geologist in support of research at the Caspar Creek Experimental Watersheds, addressing the impacts of forest harvest treatments on watersheds. The initial term is for 13 months and extension to 24 months or longer is anticipated and contingent on funding and satisfactory performance of the incumbent. If filled at the training (GS-07) level, advancement to the GS-09 will be considered after 12 months of satisfactory performance. To express interest in this position, please complete the attached voluntary Outreach Response and return to Joe Wagenbrenner, joseph.wagenbrenner at usda.gov by 1 June 2020. All potential applicants, regardless of response to this outreach notice, will be required to apply via USA Jobs soon after the above deadline. The hiring manager will alert respondents via email regarding the opening on USAJobs.
Duties will include 1) field data collection throughout the year; 2) laboratory analysis of sediment and water samples; 3) office work including data management, analysis and archiving of hydrologic and meteorological data, writing reports and other communications; 4) planning and implementing a study on road erosion; and 5) communicating and working with state agency and university partners. The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Research Hydrologist. The position requires familiarity with erosion measurements and common data analyses techniques, an aptitude for scientific inquiry and writing, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The demonstrated ability to independently complete a substantial research project (e.g., a thesis in a related field) will be given strong preference.
The Caspar Creek Experimental Watersheds project is an integrated watershed experiment in California's coast redwood forests. The incumbent will be working as part of a team made up of Forest Service and external researchers and managers. Background information on the research project can be found at www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/water/caspar/<http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/water/caspar/>
A physical science background is required along with strong data management skills (Microsoft Excel, Access, R preferred), experience with GIS, and the ability to design and implement field experiments. Field work will be done alone or in small teams in a rugged forested environment, sometimes under harsh winter conditions, and will require FS certification to operate motor vehicles and trailers. Additional work will be completed in the laboratory and office in Arcata, CA. A valid driver's license and a good driving record will be conditions of employment. This is a federal government position so only U.S. citizens qualify. Contact Joe Wagenbrenner at 707-825-2930 if you have questions.
Joe Wagenbrenner, PhD
Research Hydrologist
USDA Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Research Station
p: 707-825-2930
c: 707-601-8146
joseph.wagenbrenner at usda.gov<mailto:joseph.wagenbrenner at usda.gov>
1700 Bayview Dr
Arcata, CA 95521
www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/water/caspar/<http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/water/caspar/>
www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/water/kingsriver/<http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/water/kingsriver/>
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