If you're a cave biologist and a karst hydrologist and an engineer and a planner and a natural resource manager and a vertical caver and a cave mapper and a cave rescue expert, then this job is for you! They're not asking much, huh?_________________________________________
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=82897885KARST SPECIALISTAdditional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - TX - San Antonio
MAJOR DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Natural Resources Manager and Lead Wildlife Biologist, serves as the Installation Karst Specialist in the DPW, Environmental Division with specific duties within endangered Karst species management, aquifer management, and integrated natural resource management for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis Training Sites. Serves as subject matter expert and biologist/geologist for Karst research and management programs on Camp Bullis. Analyzes and monitors military landscape use around sensitive species Karst features. Integrate the identification and management of the caves and Karst resources and their associated resource values into resource management planning and management efforts, and avoid or minimize conflicts between caves and Karst lands resources management and other surface and subsurface resource management activities. Implement/Enhance the MOU with the USFWS regarding the Karst Management Plan.
KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION:Experience with the maintenance, implementation, and enhancement of Karst portions of an Installation Endangered Species Management Plan (ESMP). Knowledge and experience in advanced cave documenting and mapping techniques. Knowledge and experience with Karst evaluations per TCEQ and USFWS standards and guidelines. Proficient in rigging and conducting repel and/or ascensions via Single and Double rope techniques. Knowledge and ability in the proper set-up and use of life saving/monitoring equipment used specifically for remote caving. Such as, but not limited to: O2/CO2 Meter, contained/surface ventilation equipment, and other environmental monitoring equipment. Knowledge of a broad range of professional concepts, theories, principles, and practices from diverse disciplines ranging from geology to zoology, entomology, herpetology, mammalogy, and ornithology, relating to the administration of a multi-species wildlife and fisheries management program. Sufficient knowledge of engineering methods and procedures and related biological sciences to review specifications and designs prepared by others to assess their environmental impact. This includes plans for new construction and modification of existing facilities. Knowledge to provide installation management officials authoritative advice and information of a professional nature concerning Karst management, wildlife management and ecosystem management, and to serve on various planning boards and committees on and off the installation. Knowledge and skill in written communications to review and provide input to environmental assessments and impact statements, and answer correspondence related to protection of natural resources. This level of knowledge and competence in complex areas required to enable the incumbent to serve as subject matter expert, troubleshooter, and coordinator.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:(1) Must have and maintain all appropriate Section 10 USFWS Permits for conducting work on listed or candidate species.
(2) Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment, Level 1 Cave Rescue Certification from the National Cave Rescue Commission. Within 180 days, Level 2 Certification and within 1 year, Level 3 Certification.
(3) All appropriate training and certification must be current and/or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
(4) Must have or be able to obtain within 180 days of employment, All Terrain Vehicle Safety and Handling Certification.