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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. |
| Categories: | Government |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | Not Required |
| State/Province: | GA - Georgia |
| City: | Fort Gordon |
| Salary: | Based on experience/education |
| Job Description: |
The Environmental Management Participation Program for the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) provides opportunities to participate in USAEC on-going applied research and development projects, and environmental technology demonstration projects at Army installations worldwide. Project areas include Environmental Compliance and Planning, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Range Management, and Geographical Information Systems.
PROJECT DETAILS An appointment is available at the Department of Public Works, Natural Resources Branch of Fort Gordon. This appointment includes, but is not limited to, the following: Assist with establishing and resampling ecological monitoring plots as well as summarize and analyze data. Knowledge of southeastern US ecosystems and some plant taxonomy skills preferred. Assist Fort Gordon and Nature Conservancy members in other natural resource management/monitoring activities on Fort Gordon.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants should have received a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Forestry, Ecology, Wildlife Biology or related discipline within five years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected on or about the starting date. Applicants must have knowledge of vegetation survey and sampling methods, procedures, and techniques, such as: a) point intercept; b) line intercept; c) fixed radius plots or quadrant sampling and be able to identify the flora of the southeastern United States. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. The participants will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, applied research interests and compatibility of background with applied research programs and projects at Fort Gordon, GA and/or the host Installation. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for up to three additional years based upon recommendation of USAEC and subject to availability of funds. The appointment is full time at Fort Gordon, GA. The participant will receive a monthly stipend. The stipend rate is determined based upon level of education, training, and experience. Inbound travel and moving expenses are reimbursed according to established policies. Travel and other costs will also be reimbursed for training related to the project and approved by ORISE and the host installation. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. Health plans are available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for Postgraduate Internship participants. The appointment is full time at the host installation.
APPLICATION and DEADLINE Applications are accepted and processed on a continuing basis. The Environmental Management Participation Program for USAEC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Please reference Project #AEC -AL-when calling, emailing, or writing for information. For immediate consideration applicants may forward resumes 2010-257 or vitas to the email address listed below. Additional information and application material can be found on the following website www.orau.org/Maryland. |
| Post Date: | 06/15/2010 |
