Ecologist (Landscape)

You will serve as an Ecologist (Landscape). The Quantitative Landscape Ecologist serves as a key member of the Resilience and Sustainability Team, overseeing the development and implementation of ecosystem models that support the planning, coordination, and execution of park adaptation strategies and large-scale interagency restoration initiatives. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operates ecosystem models, analyzes scenarios, and develops technical guidance for restoration projects. Provides expertise in landscape ecology and ecosystem modeling for staff and to be shared within interagency forums. Designs and implements management and adaptation strategies to address complex environmental and restoration challenges. Applies landscape ecology approaches and simulation models to assess water management and climatic impacts on Everglades National Park's ecosystems. Prepares and interprets scientific documents, technical reports, and computer model results for evaluation of water management projects. Participates in public and interagency meetings, to provide information on ecosystem modeling and restoration planning. Publishes scientific findings and delivers presentations to scientific and mixed audiences on assigned research topics. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: Biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. You must submit transcripts. -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Utilizing landscape-scale ecological models. Performing spatial data analysis using most common computer languages such as R or Python. Interpreting ecologic models or determining differences in watershed scale and ecological project benefits expected when considering project alternatives. Assessing landscape vulnerabilities and identifying management and adaptation strategies. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Salaire : $95,326 – $123,927/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

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