Disease Management Positions
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2023 February 3, 09:57Forest Pest Management Specialist, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Montana DNRC’s Forest Pest Management Program is currently recruiting a Forest Pest Management Specialist. The Forest Pest Management Program assists landowners and resource managers in preventing, identifying and managing forest insects and diseases. The position is based in Missoula, MT and provides services throughout the state. Application deadline is February 24, 2023. For more information and to apply:
https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=23140168&tz
Forest Pest Management Specialist, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Montana DNRC’s Forest Pest Management Program is currently recruiting a Forest Pest Management Specialist. The Forest Pest Management Program assists landowners and resource managers in preventing, identifying and managing forest insects and diseases. The position is based in Missoula, MT and provides services throughout the state. Application deadline is February 24, 2023. For more information and to apply:
https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=23140168&tz
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 December 2, 11:40Group Leader, Missoula Field Office, Forest Health, Northern Region, US Forest Service
The USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, State and Private Forestry group is conducting outreach for a Forest Health Group Leader position in Missoula, Montana. The Group Leader leads a team providing technical advice, assistance and guidance on various forest entomology/pathology issues, and other forest health disturbance factors, to federal, state and non-governmental cooperators throughout the Northern Region.
Contact Joel Egan in Missoula: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/forest-grasslandhealth/?cid=stelprdb5163164
Group Leader, Missoula Field Office, Forest Health, Northern Region, US Forest Service
The USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, State and Private Forestry group is conducting outreach for a Forest Health Group Leader position in Missoula, Montana. The Group Leader leads a team providing technical advice, assistance and guidance on various forest entomology/pathology issues, and other forest health disturbance factors, to federal, state and non-governmental cooperators throughout the Northern Region.
Contact Joel Egan in Missoula: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/forest-grasslandhealth/?cid=stelprdb5163164
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 August 22, 12:31Biological Science Technician (Insects and Disease), Southwest Region, US Forest Service
This position is located at the R3 Regional Office in Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of complex and recurring duties supporting Forest Health Protection/Pest management implementation. GS 7/8/9. Closes 2022 Aug. 26. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671774400
Biological Science Technician (Insects and Disease), Southwest Region, US Forest Service
This position is located at the R3 Regional Office in Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of complex and recurring duties supporting Forest Health Protection/Pest management implementation. GS 7/8/9. Closes 2022 Aug. 26. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671774400
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 June 13, 08:08Exotic Forest Pest Educator, Purdue University
Develop and manage a multi-agency outreach program for invasive forest pests including spotted lanternfly, spongy moth and Asian longhorned beetle. Details on how to apply are available at this link https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/20128/. Accepting applications through July 18, 2022 or until a suitable candidate has been found.
Exotic Forest Pest Educator, Purdue University
Develop and manage a multi-agency outreach program for invasive forest pests including spotted lanternfly, spongy moth and Asian longhorned beetle. Details on how to apply are available at this link https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/20128/. Accepting applications through July 18, 2022 or until a suitable candidate has been found.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 April 20, 09:55Forest Pathologist in Alaska Region, US Forest Service
The US Forest Service will be hiring a forest pathologist in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. The position is currently in the "outreach" stage, meaning potential candidates are asked to express interest. Interest should be expressed via a form by 2022 May 6. Contact Michael Shephard.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/learning/nature-science/?cid=fsbdev2_038892
At some point thereafter, the position will likely be listed on USA Jobs, and it may only be briefly. Potential candidates should watch for the listing.
Forest Pathologist in Alaska Region, US Forest Service
The US Forest Service will be hiring a forest pathologist in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. The position is currently in the "outreach" stage, meaning potential candidates are asked to express interest. Interest should be expressed via a form by 2022 May 6. Contact Michael Shephard.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/learning/nature-science/?cid=fsbdev2_038892
At some point thereafter, the position will likely be listed on USA Jobs, and it may only be briefly. Potential candidates should watch for the listing.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 April 13, 07:45Forest Pathologist Positions in Northern Region, US Forest Service
The Forest Service will be hiring forest pathologists in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Missoula, Montana (both in Northern Region, Region 1). The positions are currently in the "outreach" stage, meaning potential candidates are asked to express interest. Interest should be expressed via a form by 2022 April 29. Contact Joel Egan in Missoula and/or Gina Davis in Coeur d'Alene.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/forest-grasslandhealth/?cid=stelprdb5163164
At some point thereafter, the position will likely be listed on USA Jobs, and it may only be briefly. Potential candidates should watch for the listing.
Forest Pathologist Positions in Northern Region, US Forest Service
The Forest Service will be hiring forest pathologists in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Missoula, Montana (both in Northern Region, Region 1). The positions are currently in the "outreach" stage, meaning potential candidates are asked to express interest. Interest should be expressed via a form by 2022 April 29. Contact Joel Egan in Missoula and/or Gina Davis in Coeur d'Alene.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r4/forest-grasslandhealth/?cid=stelprdb5163164
At some point thereafter, the position will likely be listed on USA Jobs, and it may only be briefly. Potential candidates should watch for the listing.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 February 9, 08:29Lands Program Specialist - Forest Health - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Department of Lands, USA
$27.08 - $28.89 Hourly; Closing 2/28/2022The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has an opening for a Lands Program Specialist - Forest Health position located in our staff office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Lands Program Specialist - Forest Health - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Department of Lands, USA
$27.08 - $28.89 Hourly; Closing 2/28/2022
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has an opening for a Lands Program Specialist - Forest Health position located in our staff office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 January 28, 14:33Forest Health Specialists, Southwestern Region, US Forest Service
The Southwestern Region, Forest Health Protection is seeking interest for 120-day details, with Temp Promotion potential, and planning to fill 2 permanent, full-time Forest Health Specialists (job series Biological Scientist, GS-0401-9/11). If you are interested in these positions as a detailer or in the permanent position, please complete the attached form or respond to the online outreach notice by February 7, 2022.
Link to the outreach notice: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=26B805DE216C434D8350E4897BB02B4C
These positions serve as Forest Health Survey Specialists for the New Mexico and Arizona Zones of Forest Health Protection. Major position duties include:
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting aerial detection surveys for forest insects and diseases encompassing most forested areas within the corresponding State and elsewhere as needed.
- Provides technical assistance concerning forest insect and disease location, extent and severity to land managers for integration into resource management activities.
- Prepares and writes reports to present survey data including GIS maps, summary tables and graphic displays, which includes mapping of insect and disease caused damage, management projects and reporting regional insect and disease conditions.
- Serves as Zone Point of Contact for technology, GIS and ArcGIS on-line support to specialists.
- Participates in field surveys as needed to evaluate forest damage from abiotic and biotic impacts. Summarizes data obtained from field surveys and applies appropriate statistical tests. Reports results to various users in written and graphic formats.
Forest Health Specialists, Southwestern Region, US Forest Service
The Southwestern Region, Forest Health Protection is seeking interest for 120-day details, with Temp Promotion potential, and planning to fill 2 permanent, full-time Forest Health Specialists (job series Biological Scientist, GS-0401-9/11). If you are interested in these positions as a detailer or in the permanent position, please complete the attached form or respond to the online outreach notice by February 7, 2022.
Link to the outreach notice: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=26B805DE216C434D8350E4897BB02B4C
These positions serve as Forest Health Survey Specialists for the New Mexico and Arizona Zones of Forest Health Protection. Major position duties include:
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting aerial detection surveys for forest insects and diseases encompassing most forested areas within the corresponding State and elsewhere as needed.
- Provides technical assistance concerning forest insect and disease location, extent and severity to land managers for integration into resource management activities.
- Prepares and writes reports to present survey data including GIS maps, summary tables and graphic displays, which includes mapping of insect and disease caused damage, management projects and reporting regional insect and disease conditions.
- Serves as Zone Point of Contact for technology, GIS and ArcGIS on-line support to specialists.
- Participates in field surveys as needed to evaluate forest damage from abiotic and biotic impacts. Summarizes data obtained from field surveys and applies appropriate statistical tests. Reports results to various users in written and graphic formats.
Quote from Humpty Dumpty on 2022 January 28, 14:13Forest Health Monitoring Program Manager, Rocky Mountain Region, US Forest Service
The Rocky Mountain Region is seeking to fill a permanent position for the Region’s Forest Health Monitoring Program Manager as part of our State and Private Forestry and Tribal Relations Director Area. We are outreaching this position to determine interest and expect to fill this vacancy during the summer of 2022. Response deadline to this outreach is February 11, 2022. Please distribute as appropriate and see the attached for additional information regarding this position.
This opportunity can also be viewed in the outreach database:
https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=581603C7EC064DB8A3AD8EDEFDBCE608
Forest Health Monitoring Program Manager, Rocky Mountain Region, US Forest Service
The Rocky Mountain Region is seeking to fill a permanent position for the Region’s Forest Health Monitoring Program Manager as part of our State and Private Forestry and Tribal Relations Director Area. We are outreaching this position to determine interest and expect to fill this vacancy during the summer of 2022. Response deadline to this outreach is February 11, 2022. Please distribute as appropriate and see the attached for additional information regarding this position.
This opportunity can also be viewed in the outreach database:
https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=581603C7EC064DB8A3AD8EDEFDBCE608