JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Joshua Tree National Park, in the Science and Resources Division. MAJOR DUTIES: Major Duties of this position include: Develops and prepares major portions of the resources management plan primarily dealing with biotic resources. Prepares specific action plans pertaining to the management and protection of natural resources. Prepares management and scientific report regarding the protection, mitigation, reintroduction, inventory, monitoring, and research activities. Develops and maintains liaisons and effective working relations with related groups and individuals, agencies, and the public in order to encourage and facilitate cooperative regional management strategies. Identifies research needs, prepares requests for proposals or statements of work, and provides oversight for research projects. Develops and conducts scientifically credible protection, mitigation, and restoration projects to prevent resource damage, to restore and/or maintain the integrity of critical habitats, native plant and animal communities, managed landscapes, and physical resources, and to minimize human activities that impact resources. May supervise seasonal, temporary, permanent, VIP, and other personnel, but less than 25 % of the time. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
