The Presidio Trust is a Federal government corporation that manages and
protects the Presidio of San Francisco. The Trust is now accepting
applications for the following Federal excepted-service position.
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SUPERVISORY ECOLOGIST
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Serves as program expert in ecology; oversees implementation of restoration
projects including planning, design, construction, and stewardship; serves
as COTR for projects conducted through contracts, interagency and
cooperative agreements; develops/implements plans for inventorying,
monitoring, and preservation of species; develops/implements research and
resources action plans/strategies to manage/protect/restore natural
ecosystems and environmental conditions; develops guidelines to manage
complex or unusual problems, or novel or controversial aspects of
ecology/natural resources; develops and oversees scientifically credible
protection, mitigation, and restoration of critical habitats; carries out
field and lab studies on plants and plant ecology; keeps up-to-date on
restoration ecology and shares knowledge with staff; develops and carries
out statistically valid data collection protocols using advanced technology;
performs data entry and quality control checks on data collection and entry
performed by others; analyzes data and prepares scientific reports regarding
results of management, protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, and
research; summarizes new information for use by the scientific community,
park staff, cooperators and partners; uses GIS technology to answer
inquiries from managers and others; assists in preparation of EAs for park
projects; evaluates EAs and EISs for projects affecting park resources;
acquires/maintains equipment/supplies necessary for field work; supervises
employees and indirectly supervises interns and volunteers; works with park
education staff to incorporate new information into education programs;
serves as vegetation and natural resources liaison with other Trust
divisions, the National Park Service and Golden Gate Parks Conservancy;
provides ecological guidance/support to Trust departments for plans,
environmental documents and other NEPA/ESA actions; assists in developing
timelines, budgets and strategies to restore native plant communities; and
keeps files of all natural resources capital projects. Full time position
with benefits.

Requires baccalaureate degree in ecology, botany, environmental studies, or
related and either a Masters degree plus 2 years experience in vegetation
restoration, or four years experience in vegetation restoration;
professional knowledge of ecological principles and the flora, fauna and
physical environment of the park; and knowledge of laws, regulations,
policies and guidelines for management and monitoring of natural resources,
including endangered and exotic species; scientific data acquisition and
analysis standards, methods, and recording techniques; program management
and administration of budget, contracts, and personnel; computer hardware,
software and applications; skill in oral and written communication;
vegetation management tools/equipment and how to maintain them; and safety
procedures in vegetation management.
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The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive
benefits package. To apply call (415) 561-5300 (Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm)
to request an application package, OR download the application from our
website, www.presidio.gov/jobs , and mail the application to Human
Resources, Presidio Trust, P.O. Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129-0052.