Wednesday, July 1, 2009

ANALYST IN NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY, GS-13

ANALYST IN NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY, GS-13

Congressional Research Service, Washington, DC

The Resources, Science, and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional
Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Natural Resources
Policy. The analyst will apply scientific and economic understanding to
the research and analysis of public policy issues related to natural
resources programs, policies, and practices, with an emphasis on the
National Park Service, including issues of visitor use, maintenance,
scientific research, and ecosystem protection. The analyst will also
treat the interrelationships of these issues with associated key natural
resource, federal land management, and science issues, including, for
example, water resources, fish and wildlife, endangered species,
forestry, climate change, ecosystem health, and sustained use.

The analyst will provide objective, expert public policy analysis and
consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff. This
entails preparing objective, non-partisan, and innovative analytical
studies on public policy issues of national or international
significance; providing personal assistance as an expert on public
policy issues throughout the legislative process, including analyzing,
appraising, and evaluating legislative proposals; and participating in
or leading multidisciplinary team research projects and seminars. The
analyst is also expected to develop over time increasingly sophisticated
skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis at
the highest levels.

Position is being offered at the GS-13 level ($86,927-$113, 007). Please
apply online at: www.loc.gov/ crsinfo or
call 202.707.5627 to request an applicant job kit. Refer to vacancy#
090140. Applications must be received by July 16, 2009.

CRS is the public policy research arm of the United States Congress and
is fully committed to workforce diversity.

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