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Subject: [AFS] Position/FISHERIES (AQUATIC SPECIES) BIOLOGIST
GS-0482-9/11-California

 

 

 

 

OUTREACH & RECRUITMENT NOTICE 

Fisheries (Aquatic Species) Biologist GS-0482-9/11

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

High Sierra Ranger District

Prather, CALIFORNIA

 

This vacancy announcement is currently available as an Open and Continuous
Announcement through AVUE Digital Services.  Information on "How to Apply"
is located near the bottom of this Notice.

APPLY by FEBRUARY 14, 2011

 

 

The Sierra National Forest is interested in filling a:

 

Fisheries (Aquatic Species) Biologist (GS-0482-9/11) position

Annual salary will range from $52,912 to $68,787

No government provided housing is available

 

 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

 

 

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The incumbent will be the District Fisheries & Aquatic Species Biologist for
the High Sierra Ranger District. The position is a core team member on
multiple Forest and District level Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT) and will
function as the aquatic species specialist for the District.  The High
Sierra Ranger District has a very diverse aquatic species assemblage with
habitats occurring from 1,000 to over 12,000 feet in elevation with
Federally threatened, endangered, proposed, and candidate species; Forest
Service Sensitive Species; and Management Indicator Species. The position
requires the knowledge of amphibian, reptile, and fisheries resources. The
position also requires the knowledge of multiple disciplines and how they
relate to the aquatic species and their habitats. Other disciplines on the
District that currently have active projects are hydropower, fuels,
recreation, wilderness, timber, range, special uses, lands, engineering,
culture, and watershed restoration. This position may also directly
supervise the Assistant Fish & Aquatic Species Biologist and seasonal field
crews.  The position requires the knowledge of word processing programs,
spreadsheet and database programs, and geographic information systems (i.e.
ArcGIS) to store, analyze, and interpret aquatic and fishery data and
prepare comprehensive evaluations, monitoring, and technical reports.  

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

 

Team Assignments 20%: As part of a team assignment, the incumbent provides
expertise and assistance in fishery resource management. Work includes the
analysis of data with recommendations on fishery resource problems.
Assignments may include: assessment of impacts of projects or license
applications on fishery resources; coordinating fishery resources; and/or,
recommending practices and procedures affecting fishery management or
habitat restoration efforts. Incumbent ensures compliance with fishery
management plans; coordinates studies of fishery populations; and/or,
prepares a variety of written reports, plans, and/or environmental
assessments. Is called upon to provide advice and assistance to Federal,
State, Tribal, and/or local agencies in a local or multistate area.

 

Monitoring Program Activities 20%: Conducts fishery monitoring program
activities for assigned projects. Provides reports as required. Provides
assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and
environmental impact statements affecting fishery resources. Provides
aquatic ecosystem and fishery input during the planning phases of road
construction projects, timber sales, micro-hydro projects, and livestock
grazing allotment management plans, etc., on the land. Participates in the
formulation and evaluation of alternatives and in the development of final
recommendations. Provides advice and develops plans related to the
protection and management of aquatic resources including fish passage,
stream inventory, stream productivity, stream utilization, physical and
biological characteristics, endangered or sensitive species, and habitat
improvements or rehabilitation programs. Provides recommendations relating
to fish habitat requirements and other management activities including
streamside/riparian area and watershed protection. Leads and participates in
the design of fish habitat and population monitoring studies and strategies
to collect new data required for ensuring habitat and population
maintenance. Coordinates and works with staff and project biologists in
monitoring fish habitat and fish populations. Serves as a lead on specific
monitoring projects. Reviews data and results from ongoing fish habitat
projects, population studies, and monitoring. Analyzes and interprets
project and study data and results, and provides information for use in fish
habitat management and project proposal reviews and decisions.

 

Program/Project Evaluation and Assistance 20%: Either individually or
through participation on interdisciplinary teams, studies and plans proposed
management activities, or coordinates and/or implements approved resource
management plans. Reviews reports, plans, and projects regarding fisheries
resource management activities and prepares recommendations. Reviews
environmental analysis reports to determine adequacy of coordination of
fisheries needs. Analyzes and determines the effects of management
activities on aquatic and riparian systems and prepares environmental
assessment to document findings. Prepares biological evaluations for
threatened, endangered or sensitive species.

 

Studies, Investigations or Surveys 20%: Plans and conducts studies/projects
including cost/benefit analyses, methods to be used, timing, coordination
with other organizations or agencies, follow-up investigations and
evaluations. Recognizes problems that may develop and recommends
preventative or mitigative actions. Develops detailed project documents as
required. Prepares environmental assessments, biological evaluations and
environmental impact statements. Prepares technical progress and final
reports that present results of studies/projects or other activities.

 

Budgetary Functions 20%: Assists in the development of current and out-year
work programs and associated budget proposals for the fishery program.
Reports on program accomplishments for annual reports. Assists in developing
and submits funding proposals for resource enhancement to private and
governmental entities. May serves as COR for routine fishery studies and
monitoring contracts.

 

COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA: 

 

The Sierra National Forest lies in Central California, on the western slope
of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.  This 1.3 million acre National Forest
is bounded on the south by the Sequoia Kings National Park and on the north
by the Yosemite National Park.  Elevations on the forest range from 1000
feet to over 13,000 feet above sea level.  The region offers endless
opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts.  Camping, fishing, swimming,
sailing, boating, water skiing, whitewater rafting and kayaking, off highway
vehicle travel, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, backpacking,
hunting, and horseback riding are among the many activities which can be
enjoyed on the Sierra. 

 

The population of PRATHER and the surrounding Auberry and Tollhouse area is
approximately 10,000 people.  Prather is located approximately 25 miles
northeast of the FRESNO/CLOVIS area at an elevation of 1700 feet.
Temperatures are typical of the San Joaquin Valley but generally out of the
winter fog.  Average precipitation is 24 inches.  Local community services
include: 2 doctors, 2 dentists, 2 elementary schools, a middle school, and a
high school.  The price range for a single family, 3+ bedroom - 1.5+bath
home in the Prather, Auberry, Tollhouse area goes from about $150,000 to
over $1,000,000 with most listings under $400,000.  There is a bank,
approximately 10 churches of various denominations, 2 grocery stores, a drug
store, hardware stores, and several dining establishments.  

 

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