For more information on this Chief position of the Terrestrial Ecology
Branch at the Western Ecology Division of the National Health and
Environmental Effects Research Lab, please see the Environmental
Protection Agency's vacancy web site at:
For further information on application procedures, contact:
EPA Human Resources Management Division at: 800/433-9633, and reference
"WED Branch Chief Position."
For further information about the Watershed Ecology Branch, contact:
Robert T. Lackey, Acting Chief
Watershed Ecology Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
200 SW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS: 24 May 2002
Chief Position of the Terrestrial Ecology Branch at the Western Ecology
Division of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research
Laboratory
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24 May 2002
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking qualified candidates
to fill the position of Chief, Terrestrial Ecology Branch, at the
National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory's Western
Ecology Division in Corvallis, Oregon. This branch will soon be renamed
the Watershed Ecology Branch, but for purposes of recruitment will be
called the Terrestrial Ecology Branch.
The Branch conducts a comprehensive field and experimental research
program that focuses on critical linkages between terrestrial,
freshwater, and intertidal aquatic systems of watersheds. Research
includes determining the effects of anthropogenic stresses, especially
habitat alterations, and how changes in terrestrial systems influence
aquatic ecosystems. The agency assessment and policy priorities that
this branch currently focuses on are at-risk salmon and other native
fish species. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in
ecology, watershed science, natural resources, environmental sciences or
a closely related field, as well as strong research team leadership
skills.
This is a permanent, full-time position. U.S. citizenship is required
and candidates must meet U.S. Office of Personnel Management
qualification requirements including specific educational coursework.
Candidates should have the required education and/or experience as
described in the announcements referenced below. Salary ranges from
$76,271 to $116,633 and is commensurate with qualifications. The
selected candidates will be eligible for a full benefits package,
including relocation expenses, health insurance, life insurance,
retirement, and vacation and sick leave.
HOW TO APPLY:
Vacancy announcements and application instructions are posted on the
U.S. Office of Personnel Management's web site at:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
and on the EPA vacancy web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/ezhire
Look under the following titles and announcement numbers:
Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Scientist/Ecologist:
RTP-DE-2002-0127
Supervisory Life Scientist: RTP-MP-2002-0176
Supervisory Ecologist: RTP-MP-2002-0177
Supervisory Physical Scientist: RTP-MP-2002-0178
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24 May 2002
For further information on application procedures, contact:
EPA Human Resources Management Division at (800) 433-9633, and reference
"WED Branch Chief Position."
For further information about the Watershed Ecology Branch, contact:
Robert T. Lackey, Acting Chief
Watershed Ecology Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
200 SW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97333