Posted to Forage and Grazinglands, 15 November 2005.

Position Announcement: National Program Leader (Rangelands/Grasslands Ecosystems)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service

Announcement Number:  CSREES-2005-0141
Series/Grade:  GS-0401-13/14 with promotion potential to GS-15
Duty Location:  Washington D.C.

Position Description:  Serve as Agency's authority in addressing rangelands and grasslands ecosystem conservation and management issues. Conceive, formulate, administer and manage programs and activities, evaluate and assess the quality of outcomes under this authority. Establish goals and objectives for new programs, allocate resources, and enhance program capabilities. Establish and maintain contacts and relationships with high-level officials in other Federal and USDA agencies, universities, professional societies, and industry to promote a shared agenda and provide effective cooperation and coordination of research, education and extension efforts.

Required qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in one of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or other related discipline. One year of relevant specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal sector.

Preferred qualifications:  A Ph.D. in a relevant field with extensive experience in providing direction and leadership to a regional or national rangelands or grasslands ecosystems research, education, or extension program.

Salary:  $74,782 to $114,882.

Application Instructions:  Applications must be received on-line via the CSREES Quickhire website before 11:59PM Eastern Time on January 13, 2006. Refer to position announcement CSREES-2005-0141.

USDA CSREES is an equal opportunity employer and provider.