Several job announcements came out yesterday to provide invasive species support for the national wildlife refuge system in region 8 (CA and NV) and elsewhere. Four are permanent positions and 2 are 1-yr appts through the Great Basin Institute. PLEASE distribute widely

One Year positions via Great Basin Institute to support the Region 8 (CA/NV) invasive program:

Invasive Species Management Support Specialist

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2020-RAP-074

Invasive Species Data Specialist

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2020-RAP-073

Four GS-0401-11/12 Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species Coordinator positions with the National Wildlife Refuge System in the Western United States. This announcement opened today and closes September 22^nd. There are two separate announcements:

• This job announcement is open to the public: R10-20-10909897-CL-DE
• This merit promotion announcement is open to current federal employees: R10-20-10909898-CL-MP

The four vacancies will be filled in these listed locations:

The Natural Resources Specialist stationed in either Sacramento, CA; Fremont, CA; Chula Vista, CA; or Las Vegas, NV, will serve as the Invasive Species Coordinator for national wildlife refuges in California, Nevada, and the Klamath Basin in Oregon. The incumbent will work closely with refuge staff and a variety of partners to promote a strategic and adaptive approach to invasive species management on national wildlife refuge lands and waters. (see attached flyer)

The Natural Resources Specialist stationed in Portland, OR will serve as the Invasive Species Coordinator and Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for the Columbia-Pacific Northwest and Pacific Islands Regions which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and U.S. Minor Outlying Islands. The incumbent will work closely with regional and refuge staff and a variety of partners to promote a strategic and adaptive approach to invasive species management on national wildlife refuge lands and waters.

The Natural Resource Specialist stationed at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Tulelake, CA will serve as the Integrated Pest Management Specialist and Farming Program Manager for the Complex. The incumbent will oversee the Complex IPM program, coordinate farming on Refuge lands with local producers, and serve the Regional Pesticide Use Proposal Coordinator. The Klamath Basin is situated between the Cascade Range and Great Basin sage steppe, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and an affordable cost of living.

The Natural Resources Specialist stationed in one of the following locations - Great Falls, MT; Lewistown, MT; Pingree, ND; or Coleharbor, ND, will serve as the Invasive Species Coordinator for the Interior Regions 5 & 7 which includes Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The incumbent will work closely with refuge staff and a variety of partners to promote a strategic and adaptive approach to invasive species management on national wildlife refuge lands and waters.