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Kansas Water Office

Job Opportunity: 
Environmental Scientist II
Summary: 
The Kansas Water Office is seeking a Environmental Scientist II to work full-time. How candidates will be evaluated: Performance based interview questions will be used. Candidates may be interviewed by a panel and / or have multiple interviews during any scheduled interview. Follow up interviews may be requested.
Responsibilities Include: 
The successful candidate will assist the agency with diverse natural resources issues within the scope of the agency s mission, including, but not limited to, review, analysis, and research that identifies issues, supports policy. This position assists in developing and implementing strategic plans to address priority issues in the Kansas Water Plan. This position will, among other duties, assist in water resource planning, meet with governmental agencies, basin advisory committees, stakeholders and the public to get input on key issues, work on identification of water resources needs, and other related matters. Analytical skills, particularly on aquifer conditions, may be emphasized over planning in this position.
Qualifications Include: 

Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in geology, engineering, agriculture, environmental or related natural resource area, as determined by the agency, from an accredited four- year college or university. A minimum of one year of experience in an environmental or related field. Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and as a member of a team is critical. Planning, problem solving and analysis skills are required. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary. Ability to use Microsoft Office or related programs with efficiency, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Functional knowledge of databases and GIS required. The position requires some overnight travel. A valid driver's license is required when operating a State vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Preferred Skills:
An advanced degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in hydrology, geology, or natural resource area, or two or more years experience in the environmental studies or related field, as determined by the agency. Coursework and/or experience in Kansas water resources, ground water modeling, statistics, and analytical skills are beneficial. Advanced ability to use, develop, and create GIS files.
Deadline: 
10/02/2011 (All day)
To Apply: 

If you have not done so already, please register your personal data with the State of Kansas at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/default.htm. To be complete, an application must include a cover letter, State of Kansas Employment Application Summary, resume, and transcripts. Application materials may be submitted as follows:

You may fax your documents to 785-296-0878

You may mail or hand-deliver the requested documents to KWO, Attention: ES II Announcement, 901 S. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612.

You may e-mail your PDF formatted documents to KWOES2_2011@kwo.ks.gov.

Your application and supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Disclosure: 
The Kansas Water Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KWO encourages applications from all interested persons. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact KWO Human Resources if accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing and any other aspect of the employment process. EOE/VPE

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

Job Opportunity: 
Biological Science Laboratory Technician
Summary: 
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. Perform tasks involving recurring but variable physical data on biological or natural resources and habitat or environmental preparation. Dispose of HAZMAT chemical waste and/or contaminating substances and/or articles used during laboratory research. Ensure that the environment is maintained in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. About the Position: US CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION LABORATORY (USACIL) is an accredited Federal laboratory providing a full range of quality forensic support to all Department of Defense investigative agencies worldwide to include combat zones. Further Certification from this announcement may take up to 180 days from the issuance date of the initial Referral List. Applicants that falsify their resume may be fined, imprisoned, barred from applying for Federal employment and/or removed from Federal Employment. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
Responsibilities Include: 
Perform tasks involving recurring but variable physical data on biological or natural resources and habitat or environmental preparation. Dispose of HAZMAT chemical waste and/or contaminating substances and/or articles used during laboratory research. Ensure that the environment is maintained in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Collect, package, and transport all waste generated in different laboratory areas using the appropriate personal protective equipment and boxes. Dispose of hazardous chemical waste in accordance with post HAZMAT chemical waste disposal. Perform daily maintenance which may include flushing of the generator. Work requires continuous walking and standing and considerable arm and hand movements to operate equipment and to do preparation work. Occasionally, handling of moderately heavy objects weighting up to 40 pounds such as large containers of supplies.
Salary Range:  
$29,248
 - 
$38,019
Deadline: 
10/20/2011 (All day)
To Apply: 

For detailed application information, please contact:
Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
Questions about this job:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.mil
Job Announcement Number:
SCDZ11299218D
Control Number: 2390911
Disclosure: 
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

U.S. Department of The Interior, National Park Service

Job Opportunity: 
Urban Landscape Climate Change Coordinator (Interdisciplinary)
Summary: 
Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, visit http://www.nps.gov. The National Park Service (NPS), bureau of the Department of Interior (DOI), is challenged to make management and policy decisions as well as develop adaptation and mitigation strategies, reducing climate change impacts for a diverse collection of sites that highlight the natural and human history of the United States. This position is within the National Capital Region (NCR) under supervision of the chief of Natural Resources and Science. NOTE: THIS IS A INTERDISCIPLINARY POSITON: GEOGRAPHER, GS-0150-13/14 OR BIOLOGIST, GS-0401-13/14. This position has promotion potential to the target grade level of GS-14. You may be promoted to the next higher grade without further competition when all statutory and regulatory requirements have been met, performance is satisfactory and promotion is recommended by the supervisor. Promotion to the next higher grade is not guaranteed. Work Environment: The majority of work is performed in an office or conference setting. Travel via motor vehicle or commercial carriers will be required at times. Overnight lodging at commercial facilities as well as attending conferences or temporarily working in other locations is required. Overnight as well as short sustained living in front and back country situations may be required. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
Responsibilities Include: 
  • The incumbent actively participates in and represents NCR in the DOI Appalachian and North Atlantic LCC's.
  • He/She supports all partners within the LCC's in developing effective, landscape-level management response to climate change challenges, particularly related to urban landscape ecology, and incorporating conservation interests and goals of the NCR, associated parks and I&M networks.
  • He/She communicates with NPS and other personnel in the DOI CSC/s about park and partner research needs associated with adaptation strategies, or other scientific support for management issues regarding climate change response in urban landscapes.
  • The incumbent is the contact and coordinator for activities associated with NCR climate change response program for NCR climate change activities.
  • Incumbent serves as part of a team with other NPS Landscape Adaptation Coordinators, the National Climate Change Program Manager, National Adaptation Coordinator, Cultural Adaptation Coordinator, and Climate Change Scientist to maintain consistent approaches to climate change research and adaptation across the Service.
  • The incumbent attends management and professional conferences and meetings, parks, public gatherings and other events for the purpose of exchanging information concerning both natural and cultural resource climate change topics; gives presentations and papers in oral and written form; and adaptive management as a strategy for resource stewardship to NPS managers, colleagues, other professionals, and the public.
  • The incumbent contributes to urban landscape and ecoregional climate change science and adaptation in concert with appropriate NPS natural, cultural, interpretive, and facilities management programs, and with federal, state, private, and tribal partners by focusing on the science of climate change, evaluating projections of alternative future climate changes and events. Works as a lead for the NPS Climate Change Response Program regarding application of climate science to develop adaptation strategies for urban landscapes.
Qualifications Include: 
  • BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR BIOLOGY: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience.
  • BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GEOGRAPHY: Degree: geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields.
  • Specialized Experience requirements for Biologist, GS-0401-13, or Geographer, GS-0150-13 position.
  • Examples of specialized experience could include but is not limited to: Experience developing and implementing science based tools that increase understanding and awareness of climate change impacts to the land, water, vegetation, wildlife, or cultural heritage resources in urbanizing landscapes. Coordinate complex, interdisciplinary scientific investigations involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of highly technical climate change data and information, involving work for which technical problem definitions, methods, and/or data are highly incomplete, controversial, or uncertain. Experience working with Federal and State agencies, universities, and non-governmental organizations to fulfill technical capacity needs for adaptive management and planning, such as inventory and monitoring, research, condition and vulnerability assessments, climate model downscaling, socioeconomic modeling, or scenario planning.
  • Experience developing and guiding the implementation of climate adaptation strategies and communicating results.
  • Experience working within a climate change public policy arena to integrate across disciplines and diverse governmental and non-government groups.
  • Specialized Experience requirements for a Biologist, GS-0401-14, or Geographer, GS-0150-14 position. Examples of specialized experience could include but is not limited to: Experience developing and implementing science based tools that increase understanding and awareness of climate change impacts to the land, water, vegetation, wildlife, or cultural heritage resources in urbanizing landscapes. Coordinate complex, interdisciplinary scientific investigations involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of highly technical climate change data and information, involving work for which technical problem definitions, methods, and/or data are highly incomplete, controversial, or uncertain. Experience working with Federal and State agencies, universities, and non-governmental organizations to fulfill technical capacity needs for adaptive management and planning, such as inventory and monitoring, research, condition and vulnerability assessments, climate model downscaling, socioeconomic modeling, or scenario planning. Experience developing and guiding the implementation of climate adaptation strategies and communicating results. Experience working within a climate change public policy arena to integrate across disciplines and diverse governmental and non-government groups.
Salary Range:  
$89,033
 - 
$136,771
Deadline: 
10/21/2011 (All day)
To Apply: 

For detailed application information, please contact:
Agency Information:
NPS National Capital Region
NO HARD COPY DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED
ONLY ONLINE AND FAXED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED
Washington, DC 20242
Fax: (478)757-3144
Questions about this job:
Kim D. Brown
Phone: (202)619-7235
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: KIM_D_BROWN@NPS.GOV
Job Announcement Number:
NPS-NCR-CUE-11-539986(KB)
Control Number: 2407869
Disclosure: 
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

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