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Forgive any cross-postings; we are looking for a wide distribution of these announcements. We have gotten a good candidate pool for the recent advertisement for a longleaf-focused Research Ecologist or Research Forester scientist position at Auburn, AL, but we'd like a few more applicants, so we've extended this position for another week-it now is open until July 27! For those that have already applied through USAJOBS, there is no need to apply again; for those that may know of someone who may be interested and qualified, please encourage them to apply for this PhD-level scientist position. I would also like to call people's attention to the SECOND research scientist position now being advertised for the Auburn location of the Southern Research Station, provided at the bottom of this message. This position is for a GS-12 or GS-13 Research Forester/Research Engineer to be staffed in Dr. Dana Mitchell's Forest Operations Research Work Unit, and will lead and collaborate in research and development activities focused on timber harvesting production rates, costs, and ecological impacts as they relate to the forest sector. Please look at her trailing message for the USAJOBS link and further details, and direct any relevant questions on that position to her. Here is the original posting for the longleaf scientist position, modified to reflect the minor changes made: The Southern Research Station of the USDA Forest Service is seeking a diverse and dynamic pool of candidates for an exciting opportunity to design and develop a research program focusing on the ecology and silviculture of longleaf pine. This position, duty stationed at the George W. Andrews Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama, is a permanent, full-time GS-12 or GS-13 Research Ecologist/Research Forester scientist position. Details of this position can be found on the USAJOBS website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/504205200 This position is open for applications starting immediately, and will remain open until Friday, July 27, 2018. Anticipated starting date will be at the end of calendar year 2018 (at the earliest) or as otherwise negotiated. All applications must be completed and submitted following the guidance on the USAJOBS website. I am happy to answer any questions people may have regarding the position; the application process must be completed on USAJOBS, however, and questions about that site should be directed to their system administrators. Thanks, Don --------------------------------------------------------- Don C. Bragg, PhD Research Forester and Project Leader for: SRS-4158, Restoring and Managing Longleaf Pine Ecosystems SRS-4159, Ecology and Management of Southern Pines USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station USFS office: 870-367-3465 USFS cell: 870-308-0134 USFS fax: 870-367-1164 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> P.O. Box 3516 UAM Monticello, AR 71656 Caring for the land and serving people From: Mitchell, Dana -FS Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 2:26 PM To: Bragg, Don C -FS <[log in to unmask] Subject: FW: Auburn, AL forest operations scientist position with the Southern Research Station of the US Forest Service now open for applicants on USAJOBS! Please pardon any cross-postings...We are looking for as wide of a distribution of this position announcement as possible, so please share this widely with graduating students, colleagues, and job announcement boards. The Southern Research Station of the USDA Forest Service is seeking a diverse and dynamic pool of candidates for an exciting opportunity to design and develop a research program focusing on forest operations. This position, duty stationed at the George W. Andrews Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama, is a permanent, full-time GS-12 or GS-13 Research Forester/Research Engineer scientist position. Details of this position can be found on the USAJOBS website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/505503900 This position is open for applications starting immediately, and will remain open until Friday, July 27, 2018. The anticipated reporting date will be mid-September (at the earliest) or as otherwise negotiated. All applications must be completed and submitted following the guidance on the USAJOBS website. I am happy to answer any questions regarding the position; the application process must be completed on USAJOBS, however, and questions about that site should be directed to their system administrators. Please view Tips for Applicants <http://www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/fs-jobs-applicant-tips.pdf> - a guide to the Forest Service application process. If this link doesn't work, here is the web address: https://www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/fs-jobs-applicant-tips.pdf Thanks, Dana P.S. Here are a few additional tips on the application process: The following documents may be required for applicant packages to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration. * Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor's phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications. Our personnel specialists cannot assume that each of your work experiences was a full-time position. Be sure to give complete work experience details so that they can accurately assess each of your work experiences. * If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. * This is a research scientist position and is classified under the scientist career plan. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individuals demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized importance to science and technology. * Final grade level will be determined by a peer review panel. * The purpose of the initial peer review panel is to determine the grade level upon entry into a position. Candidates being considered for this research position should provide a list of publications for which you have been an author, co-author, or contributor. Attachment of relevant publications (in pdf format, no hyperlinks to online documents) is recommended. If providing curriculum vitae, please incorporate all resume requirements identified in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of the announcement, or submit a supplemental resume which includes all information required in addition to the curriculum vitae. Dana Mitchell Research Engineer, Project Leader Forest Service Southern Research Station Forest Operations Research Unit Utilization of Southern Forest Resources Research Unit p: 334-826-8700 ext 123 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 521 Devall Drive Auburn, AL 36849-5418 www.fs.fed.us<http://www.fs.fed.us/> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= To view the FWFjobs archives or Join/Leave the list go to: http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/fwfjobs.html