Ecologist

JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Ecologist, GS- 0408-9/11 working in Alamo, Texas for the R2-Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Ecologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develops sound proposals for plant propagation in a plant nursery and conducts native plant restoration projects including plant surveys, negotiating agreements for surveys, and other actions in cooperation with other Federal and State agency personnel, private organization representatives, contractors and local universities. Uses qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze findings to include ecological data in geographic information systems (GIS). Prepares scientifically defensible reports and articles for publication in peer reviewed scientific literature and for presentation at professional meetings. Responsible for program operations and maintenance of a plant nursery, equipment and a small fleet of vehicles. Administrative responsibilities include micro-purchasing, training, and upkeep of facilities. Coordinates with other agencies, scientists, conservation organizations, local planning agencies, and knowledgeable individuals to encourage cooperative efforts to obtain and use the best scientific data for use in assessing the biological and taxonomic status of plants, and other fish and wildlife. Prepares technical or administrative scientific reports and plans pertaining to plant ecology. Provides guidance to, and directs and evaluates the work of, journey level and other lower-graded biologists, students, and volunteers, in matters pertinent to areas of special expertise, IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.