Nutrient Cycling & Ecological Design Research Coordinator

Nutrient Cycling & Ecological Design Research Coordinator

23 Dec 2024
Vermont, Vermont, 05401 Vermont USA

Nutrient Cycling & Ecological Design Research Coordinator

Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Nutrient Cycling & Ecological Design Research Coordinator Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary Oversee, coordinate, and supervise all operations of two distinct but complementary UVM research entities housed in Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources: (1) the Nutrient Cycling & Ecological Design Laboratory (“NCED Lab”), and (2) the Casella Center for Circular Economy & Sustainability (“Casella Center”).For the NCED Lab: Provide functional supervision to all laboratory employees, including staff, graduate students, undergraduate students, and temporary workers. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and prioritize four or more external grant-funded projects at a time. Coordinate and supervise sample collection from field sites (e.g., wetlands, stormwater infrastructure, farms, waste management facilities). Conduct advanced analysis of laboratory quality control data. Lead data analysis and modeling efforts. Serve as lead author on peer-reviewed publications of laboratory results and methods and co-author publications written by laboratory students and collaborators. Communicate with sponsors, give public presentations, and prepare grant reports.For the Casella Center: Working with guidance from the Center Director, develop project work plans (including staffing requirements, faculty collaborations, research/data analysis approaches, interpretation, and check-ins). Engage key stakeholder groups in execution of the projects as well as Center events (workshops, conferences). Coordinate and oversee undergraduate student research/design competitions. Develop and track budgets and expenditures, develop funding narratives to support the Center, manage grants and gifts supporting the Center and lead development of any required fiscal and grant/gift reporting. Provide functional supervision to staff, undergraduate students, graduate students, temporary hourly employees, and/or contractors as needed by individual projects.Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Master’s degree in a field related to environmental science or engineering and five years relevant experience including both advanced environmental science/engineering research and project management. Experience in grant reporting, budget and expenditure tracking, and sponsor communication. Experience supervising employees and providing team leadership. Demonstrated familiarity with general research principles and methods, biogeochemistry laboratory methods, field sampling methods, statistics, data acquisition and management, statistics, modeling, and data visualization required. Effective written and oral communication skills, including experience with peer-reviewed publications and presentations to scientific audiences. Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both remotely and in person are required. Valid U.S. Driver’s License required (or ability to obtain).Desirable Qualifications Anticipated Pay Range $64,000 - $74,000 Other Information Special Conditions Open to current UVM employees only , Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position No Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.Job Open Date 12/23/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Researcher/Analyst Posting Number S5465PO Department Rubenstein Sch Env & Nat Res/57000 Position Number 00027403 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

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  • Summary This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), at the Food Systems Research Unit in Burlington, VT. In this position, you will help to improve the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of Northeast food systems while enhancing human nutrition. Responsibilities Assesses the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil on small and medium-sized farms. Conducts laboratory, field, and on-farm studies of soil responses to management, impacts of soil on food and feed production and quality, and interactions with regionally relevant environmental challenges, such as water quality deterioration. Identifies opportunities to improve the quality of soils in ways that enhance food system resilience to climate change, improve livelihoods dependent on farms and food businesses, and support public health. Establishes partnerships with supply chain stakeholders to keep research aligned with industry goals and challenges and transfer technology to the public and key industries in the Northeast food system. Identifies opportunities to improve soil health such that regional food systems are better able to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Provides data to the broader team, where it will be used in food system models to infer how processes throughout the food system interact with soil health to influence the outcomes of regional food production and consumption. Collaborates with ARS, other federal agencies, and academic research institutions to study how soil factors influence food quality and to explore soil management options to improve the resilience and economic viability of regional food systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirements for Soil Science Series 0470 Degree: soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences. At least 15 of these semester hours must have been in the areas specified above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Requirements In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below. GS-12: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or possess an equivalent combination of graduate level education and experience. Graduate education must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 level of this position are: conducting experimental research in the area of soil science; and publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. GS-13: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 level of this position are: researching ways to improve soil health; publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals related to soil science; and collaborating with internal or external stakeholders. GS-14: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 level of this position are: analyzing data on environmental changes related to soil health (such as impacts on water quality); researching the impacts of soil quality on food and feed production; publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals related to soil science; and presenting research findings at professional meetings. GS-15: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-15 level of this position are: researching the impacts of climate change on soil health in food systems and how to make food systems more economically sustainable; developing soil health datasets to food systems models through peer-reviewed scientific journals; assessing the physical, chemical, or biological properties of soil that support farms\' long-term ability to produce food; and presenting research findings at professional meetings. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To further support your qualifications, it is strongly recommended that you submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Failure to do so could result in loss of your consideration/referral. Also, please submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications. Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 71 out of a possible 100. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individual\'s demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized importance to science and technology. Final grade level may be determined by a peer review panel.

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    JC53140671
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    University Of Vermont
  • Date
    2024-12-23
  • Deadline
    2025-02-21
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