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1. Center Director, USGS – National Wildlife Health Center

   This is official notification of a full-time, permanent position to be filled at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) in Madison, WI. This full-time, permanent position is interdisciplinary and may be filled as a Supervisory Biologist, Ecologist, Wildlife Biologist, or Veterinary Medical Officer at a GS-15 level. The mission of the USGS-NWHC is to: (1) assess the impact of disease on wildlife resources under the stewardship of the Department of the Interior (DOI); (2) identify the role that various pathogens have in contributing to these losses; (3) develop effective means for disease prevention; and (4) reduce wildlife losses to disease. The individual selected as Center Director will chart the course for this program into the next century and will be in a position to significantly influence scientific approaches to the management of diseases in free-ranging wildlife. The position presents the opportunity to network and develop a collaborative science program with numerous other programs within the USGS and to expand on the NWHC’s existing close relationship with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a premier research institution, and with other DOI Bureaus (e.g., Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service). Information about the USGS-NWHC as well as application information/instruction can be obtained by searching for USGS vacancies in Madison, WI, on the USA Jobs’ web page at: www.usajobs.com

   Announcement Closes on November 28, 2008

   Apply for the position using one of the following links:

   • Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer MKS-MP
   • Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer MKS-DEU
   • Supervisory Biologist MKS-MP
   • Supervisory Biologist MKS-DEU
   • Supervisory Wildlife Biologist MKS-DEU
   • Supervisory Wildlife Biologist MKS-MP
   • Supervisory Ecologist MKS-DEU
   • Supervisory Ecologist MKS-MP

2. Biological Science Technician (Field Assistant)

   Date Opened: October 21, 2008
   Date Closed: October 24, 2008

   Incumbent performs technical work in a field and laboratory environment in support of professional or technical employees engaged in data collection activities or analysis of biological data for the study of Avian Influenza virus in birds and small mammals. The selectee will assist with or perform one of more of the following duties: process samples, perform avian influenza testing, and gather data for the national H5N1 Surveillance Program.

   The duties of the field assistant primarily will be performed in the laboratory and DO NOT include work usually performed as laborer, truck driver, or those in trades, crafts, or clerical occupations.

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