Reforestation/Nursery System Mentor #3
| Reforestation/Nursery System Mentor #3 |
| ID: | F54ORR13-079 | Location: | Moscow | Program: | FOREST |
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| Wage/Hr: | $65.00 | Hours/Week: | 15 | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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Qualifications:Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience OR PhD Degree - Must possess:
- Expert strategic knowledge of Federal Tree Nurseries, nursery research, seedling quality, nursery management, and/or silviculture and reforestation practices.
- Expert in developing innovative techniques and application in Federal Tree Nurseries, Nursery Research, seedling quality, nursery management, seed processing, and/or Seedling growing.
- Expert knowledge of the forest service organization, policies, and mission.
- Expert knowledge of their specialized field theories, concepts, and practices.
- Skill in communication and interpersonal relations.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Power Point
- Statistical Software Tools and Applications
Duties:The individual is considered an expert at a regional or national level with understanding and integrating research with federal nursery management and/or reforestation. The assignment requires superior, independent professional judgment and extensive knowledge of nursery and/or reforestation research, practices, and management. The individual is considered an expert at a regional or national level with understanding and integrating research with federal nursery management and/or reforestation. The assignment requires superior, independent professional judgment and extensive knowledge of nursery and/or reforestation research, practices, and management. - Provides guidance and recommendations for expanding facilities capacity and efficiency. 35%
- Provides guidance and recommendations for the modernization and optimization of nursery facilities. 30%
- Provides mentoring to nursery or reforestation practitioners 25%
- Supports FMRMVE staff in other related/relevant tasks as needed 10%
Other:- Travel Requirements: Personal vehicle may be needed for travel to and from the nursery(ies).
- Overnight travel: Possible overnight travel needed to support nursery operations.
- Rental cars: Possible 5 days total to support nursery system operations.
Could also utilize a government vehicle, if available.
- Health and Safety Considerations: Review of Job Hazard Analysis for the activity at the office and/or nursery location.
- Physical requirements: Normal ability to sit at a desk/table and participate in virtual meetings via computer. Opportunity for flexible time schedule available.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this position.
- Remote work arrangements are available for this position.
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