Senior Science Advisor (GS3560-OR-001)

Senior Science Advisor (GS3560-OR-001)

Full-time or part-time telework is optional; the enrollee is not required to come to the office, but an office would be provided at FRESC if enrollee does not want to telework full time.

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Full-time or part-time telework is optional; the enrollee is not required to come to the office, but an office would be provided at office in Corvallis, OR if enrollee does not want to telework full time.

Duties:

The position will provide science coordination, communication, and scientific review support to advance the implementation of the National Seed Strategy (NSS) and to ensure rigor and compliance of scientific products with USGS Fundamental Science Practices.

• Assist EMA leadership with science coordination in support of pre- and post-fire vegetation management. In particular, lead coordination of National Seed Strategy implementation by facilitating meetings with EMA content leads across centers to gather background and content for a synthesis of tools and accomplishments in improving use of native seed and plant materials in restoration efforts with an emphasis on pre- and post-fire vegetation management. Specific duties include managing reoccurring meetings, develop shared web-presence, and articulate how this research supports BLM and other partners in mitigating wildfire risk and effects.   65%
• Assist Science Center Management with review of products for scientific rigor and compliance with USGS Fundamental Science Practices. Consults with authors regarding suggested and required changes, and makes recommendations to Center Director for routing for Bureau review and approval.   35%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in interdisciplinary ecosystem science and/or research OR MA/MS Degree

• science coordination, collaborative leadership, scientific review and synthesis
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint

Other:

• Information Management and Technology (IMT) training as required by USGS
• Physical requirements: standing, sitting, typing Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.