Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 28 Jul 2003 to 29 Jul 2003 (#2003-189)
There are 9 messages totalling 674 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. [Ecolog-L] Converting digital video files (2)
2. STARServ Mailing List
3. Milkweed seed?
4. David H. Smith Fellows Informational Breakfast
5. Ecologist Position, Ada, OK
6. Lake Ontario Limnology Practicum Course - application deadline approach
ng
7. Special Session on Biogeochemistry and Seasonal Snow Cover, Fall AGU
8. FS Biological Technician position in Hilo, HI announcement
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:42:55 -0400
From: {Susan Allee} <susefish@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: [Ecolog-L] Converting digital video files
Good morning,
I am trying to extract the audio portion of a digital video recording of ele
tric fish for analysis in a program such as Spectogram. I have been able to
copy the video to iVideo, but I am not a Mac person and haven't figured out
ow to save only the audio portion as a *.wav file. I would appreciate it if
anyone who has experience analyzing sound files could offer some instruction
on how to get from the recording device to the analysis program. I have acc
ss to both Mac and PC platforms, if that helps. Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Sue
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:44:00 -0700
From: Jonathan Greenberg <greenberg@UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: STARServ Mailing List
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:49:55 EDT
From: Wirt Atmar <WirtAtmar@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: [Ecolog-L] Converting digital video files
Sue asks:
> I am trying to extract the audio portion of a digital video recording o
> electric fish for analysis in a program such as Spectogram. I have bee
able
> to copy the video to iVideo, but I am not a Mac person and haven't figu
ed
> out how to save only the audio portion as a *.wav file. I would apprec
ate
> it if anyone who has experience analyzing sound files could offer some
> instruction on how to get from the recording device to the analysis
program.
> I have access to both Mac and PC platforms, if that helps. Thanks in
advance!
The simplest way to accomplish what you want to do is is rather low-tech. Ru
a mini-phono connector cable from the output of your Mac's sound card into
the input of the PC's sound card and record it there. This is certainly a
minimalist method of accomplishing what you want to do, but it has the great
advantage of normally working quite well.
Sound is recorded digitally of course when it's on a PC or a Mac, but when
the file is directed to either your speakers or some other device, it's deco
ed
into an analog waveform by the D/A converter in your sound card. When that
same analog waveform is inputted into the PC, it's converted back into digit
l
format by the A/D converter of the PC's sound card.
What this means is that the recording on your PC won't be an exact
byte-for-byte duplicate of the audio portion of the file that originally cre
ted the
waveform. The samplings will be different. But neither you nor your spectrog
aph
will never hear the difference -- so long as some care is taken in the proce
s.
Wirt Atmar
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:05:14 -0500
From: Erica Corbett <ecorbett@SOSU.EDU>
Subject: Milkweed seed?
Hello Ecologgers,
I am beginning a research study on seed germination, seedling
survival, and seedling establishment on several species of milkweed. I
originally
planned to use Asclepias tuberosa, A. viridis, A. amplexicaulis, and A.
verticillata, and
to both collect seed in the field as well as purchase seed from
prairie-restoration suppliers.
However, I have run into a snag in my field collections. Because of the dry
summer here,
the later-fruit-setting species have had very low yields (I found exactly
one pod of A. tuberosa
in my population that had successfully set seed). I can proceed with using
the seed
from the catalog sources, but I would also like to compare that against
"wild collected" seed.
If any of you have populations of any of these species* that it would be OK
to collect seed
from, could you e-mail me at ecorbett@sosu.edu? (Ideally, if you are close
enough to me
I could come out and collect the seed myself, if not, I could make
arrangements for
you to collect and send me the seed). I do think I have sufficient seed of
A. viridis collected;
one of the populations in the area set seed in June and I was able to make a
fairly good
collection.
(*or of Asclepias asperula, "antelope horns", which may be a fallback
species if
I cannot find a catalog source for A. amplexicaulis).
I'd rather not use common milkweed (A. syriaca) because it is not currently
found in southeastern Oklahoma and I'm not sure whether that's due to
dispersal limitations (in which case, I would NOT want to be the vector for
it!)
or abiotic limitations (in which case it would not work in the field part of
the
experiment anyway).
Thank you,
Erica Corbett
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:10:57 -0400
From: Lisa Shipley <lshipley@TNC.ORG>
Subject: David H. Smith Fellows Informational Breakfast
The Nature Conservancy's David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship
Program will host an open breakfast at the Ecological Society of America
Conference in Savannah, GA on Monday, August 4th from 7am - 9am in the
Georgia International Gallery on the Second Floor of the Savannah
International Trade and Convention Center. Current and former fellows, plus
program staff, will be available to answer any questions you may have about
the program. For more information on the Fellowship Program, you can visit
www.smithfellows.org or send an email to postdoc@tnc.org. We look forward
to seeing you in Savannah!
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:25:30 -0400
From: "William G. Lyon" <lyon.william@EPA.GOV>
Subject: Ecologist Position, Ada, OK
Ecologist Position, Ada, OK. Immediate Opening.
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. is recruiting an
ecological staff in response to winning the on-site U.S. EPA Services
Contract 68-C-03-097 for Ada, OK. A key position for this on-site contract
work is a:
Community Ecologist who will have responsibilities for ecological sampling,
interpretation and statistical analysis relating to the design and conduct
of ecological studies on the potential effects of ecosystem restoration and
management on water quality, especially through management of the
aquatic/terrestrial interface. The selected candidate will be responsible
for research on community and population dynamics in managed,
naturally-disturbed and restored ecosystems.
At this time we are soliciting resumes from recent Ph.D. (or
equivalent) Community Ecologists and Ecologists with interests in the areas
briefly described above. Experience in field sampling, working with and
coordinating an interdisciplinary team of analytical chemists, taxonomic
experts, and computer modelers is essential for this position and should be
emphasized in any submitted work history and educational documents.
Candidates are expected to have proficiency both in statistical analysis of
ecological data (e.g., ANOVA, Canonical Correspondence Analysis) and in
technical writing as evidenced by publications in major journals.
Candidates should include title and brief description of M.S. and Ph.D.
theses, if applicable. Please identify the geographical areas and community
types for which you are knowledgeable, and please also list any other
specialized skills (e.g., computer software with which you are proficient,
GIS, aerial photography interpretation, public speaking).
Although the contract is for on-site provision of services to EPA
scientists at the Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center in Ada,
Oklahoma (Ground Water and Ecology Research Division of the National Risk
Management Research Laboratory) the ecological field work could potentially
involve sites anywhere in the U.S. The new five-year contract began July 1,
2003.
As a contractor to the federal government, Shaw Environmental is
responsible under EP-S 02-01 for completing a background check on each
candidate on-site employee prior to the employee beginning work on-site.
Such a check may include examination of national criminal and civil records,
credit report, social security number trace, verification of U.S.
citizenship or legal resident status, written inquiries to appropriate local
law enforcement agencies, former employers and supervisors, references, and
schools attended by the candidate, and verification of any claimed
professional licenses or certifications.
Interested candidates should forward their resumes directly to:
Dr. William G. Lyon, Technical Services Manager
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74821-1198
email: lyon.william@epa.gov
(580)436-8666
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:06:04 -0400
From: Tom Langen <tlangen@CLARKSON.EDU>
Subject: Lake Ontario Limnology Practicum Course - application deadline
approaching
A small number of spaces are still available:
Clarkson University, through its Center for the Environment, is offering =
a dual undergraduate / graduate short course in Great Lakes limnology. =
This course will be held on Lake Ontario, on the US Environmental =
Protection Agency Research Ship Lake Guardian. The course runs September =
19 - 26.
=20
Topics covered in this practicum course include physical & chemical =
limnology, biomolecular ecology, plankton & benthic ecology, and =
ornithology & environmental change. The Great Lakes limnology course is =
appropriate for biology, chemistry, environmental engineering and other =
students with an interest in environmental science. It is also =
appropriate for grade 6-12 Science Teachers who provide instruction in =
some aspect of environmental science; the focus of teacher instruction =
will be a synthesis of
limnological concepts and its application to the classroom setting. The =
course assumes knowledge of general chemistry.=20
=20
The cost of the course is $800 dollars (US). This includes (reduced) =
tuition for 3 credit-hours, and all shipboard costs including food. =
Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the ship. =
The cost of course is partially under-written by the US EPA Great Lakes =
Program Office, and Clarkson University.
=20
We are limited to 15 participants in this program. Information and =
application materials are found at www.clarkson.edu/lakeontario . We =
begin processing applications, and making acceptances for the program =
immediately. Applications must be received by August 8 2003 for =
consideration. Further information can also be gained by contacting Dr. =
Michael Twiss (mtwiss@clarkson.edu).
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:52:03 -0400
From: Paul Brooks <brooks@HWR.ARIZONA.EDU>
Subject: Special Session on Biogeochemistry and Seasonal Snow Cover, Fall AG
Mathew Sturm (msturm@crrel.usace.army.mil) and Paul Brooks
(brooks@hwr.arizona.edu) would like to invite you to submit an abstract to
the following session at the Fall AGU meeting in San Francisco.
C05: Snow Cover and Biogeochemical Cycling
Seasonal snow covers approximately one third of the land surface of Earth
during some part of each year, but until recently this period was considered
biologically unimportant. A wealth of recent findings have shown that many
critical biological and biogeochemical processes continue through the
winter, having a large impact on annual fluxes of nutrients and carbon and
influencing a wide range of biological and biogeochemical processes both
during the winter and in the following growing season. The impact goes both
ways, with plants and animals affecting the accumulation, distribution, and
melt of the snow. The nature of the impact changes with the season,
producing quite different interactions in autumn versus spring, and these
impacts are manifest at many different scales. While interactive processes
tend to be local in nature, the outcome of these snow-biota interactions at
landscape and regional scales can affect whole ecosystems and the climate.
The purpose of this session is to bring together researchers working on the
interactions between the winter environment, particularly snow, and
biological processes at scales ranging from individual organisms to regional
biogeochemical fluxes.
Abstracts may be submitted online until 1400 UT (10am New York), September
4th at http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm03/program.shtml#abstract_submissions
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:52:07 -0700
From: Flint Hughes <fhughes@FS.FED.US>
Subject: FS Biological Technician position in Hilo, HI announcement
Hello,
The US Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry has an opening =
for a Biological Technician (GS-5/6) to work in support of the research=20
team on invasive species. This is a permanent position based in Hilo. The =
Invasive Species Team conducts research on the impacts, risk, spread, and=20
control of invasive plant species in Hawai'i and the US affiliated Pacific =
Islands. The person selected for this position will assist and conduct=20
research projects on invasive species including setting up field=20
experiments and equipment, taking soil and litter samples, making=20
observations on plant distribution and growth, preparing soil and tissue=20
samples for analysis, entering and analyzing data, and documenting=20
observations and methods. We are especially looking for applicants with=20
field experience in plant ecology; knowledge of techniques used in field,=20
greenhouse, and laboratory research in plant ecology; and familiarity with =
use of computers.
The official notice for this position will be posted on the USA=20
JOBS website (www.usajobs.opm.gov; query vacancy number PSW-582-03)=20
website beginning the week of July 14, 2003 and will remain open until=20
August 6, 2003. It is open to US citizens only. The US Forest Service=20
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.=20
=20
If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, please feel=20
free to contact Flint Hughes (808-933-8121 (Ext. 13) or fhughes@fs.fed.us) =
or Julie S. Denslow (808-933-8121 (Ext 16) or jdenslow@fs.fed.us).
The official notification of the position announcement is included below.
=20
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT=20
OF AGRICULTURE
United States Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Research Station
P.O. Box 245, Berkeley, CA 94701=20
Vacancy Announcement Number:
PSW-Demo-582-03
Opening Date:
July 11, 2003
Closing Date:
August 11, 2003
***************************************************************************=
***
Position Title:
Biological Science Technician
Series/Grade:
GS-0404-05/06
Per Annum Salary:
GS-5: $23,442 GS-6: $26,130 + 16% cost of living allowance (cola)
Location:
Hilo, Hawaii
Work Schedule:
Full-time
Type of Appointment:
Permanent
Who May Apply:
Any U.S. citizen 18 years or older. =20
=20
***************************************************************************=
***
The Forest Service has Legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent =
(Career-Conditional) and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration=20
Project. Under this project, interested individuals need not have present =
or previous status as a Federal employee in order to apply. Applications=20
will be accepted from any U.S. citizen 18 years or older. =20
***************************************************************************=
***
Major Duties: The incumbent serves as biological science technician for th=
e Invasive=20
Species unit with the Pacific Southwest Research Station's Institute=20
Pacific Island Forestry, in Hilo, Hawaii. The incumbent performs=20
technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research =
projects on the impacts and controls of exotic plant pests in native and=20
restored Hawaiian forests and may be responsible for planning and=20
conducting discrete and straightforward portions of larger projects. The=20
incumbent sets up laboratory equipment for executing a variety of=20
scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from =
experimental field plots. The incumbent may carry out any or all of the=20
following tasks: establish study plots and set up standard monitoring=20
equipment; collect and compile data from field and laboratory=20
observations; analyze data and complete documentation of work=20
accomplished; carry out laboratory and greenhouse experiments; collect and =
process plant and soil samples for laboratory analysis; gather data on=20
such things as microclimate, soil characteristics, plant growth and=20
mortality, and vegetation characteristics. The work frequently requires=20
walking and working in steep, rough terrain often in inclement weather.=20
The incumbent will be expected to travel overnight when required for=20
research assignments.
The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: are used to accomplish the =
work of the position:
A. Skill in conducting field surveys and/or field experiments.
B. Knowledge of computers for analysis and presentation of data.
C. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
D. Ability to walk for long distances in rough and steep terrain.
E. Experience using scientific instruments.
Appointment Information: This is a permanent appointment. Selectee is eli=
gible for health and=20
life insurance,=20
annual and sick leave, coverage under the Federal Employment Retirement=20
System, and to receive within grade
increases.
Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet qualification requirement=
s specified in the Office=20
of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook. The handbook=20
is available in any Federal government personnel office. It is=20
particularly important to specifically address in narrative from the=20
selective factor described in requirement number two(2). To be=20
considered, applicants must meet the following (1 & 2):
1. GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to=
=20
a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any=20
combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, =
animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 =
semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position=20
to be filled. OR one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 =
level.
GS-6: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level.=20
2. Selective Factor: Demonstrated competence in the use of word processin=
g and spreadsheet=20
programs as defined by experience gained in work situations where the=20
program or project required the professional knowledge of biology,=20
ecology, plant biology, or ecosystem ecology.=20
Specialized Experience: Experience must have been related to the work of th=
e position for which=20
application is made. The specialized experience required for some=20
positions in this series is normally work performed in a controlled=20
environment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:=20
Research activity or control program work, and nursery work that required=20
the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment.=20
Basis of Rating: Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and exte=
nt to which=20
their experience and education show possession of the qualifications=20
required. Credit will be given for the percentage of time that applicants=20
have spent on those specialized duties listed. Please provide those=20
percentages if your position involves mixed duties, i.e., where only a=20
portion of your work experience would be creditable for this position.=20
Evaluation will be based upon information submitted in the application=20
package postmarked on or by the closing date of this announcement.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles: Current or former Federal employees certified as=
surplus or displaced,=20
or identified in affected positions in the commuting area of the vacancy=20
and who are covered under the Forest Service's Career Transition=20
Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance=20
Program (ICTAP) may be entitled to receive special priority selection.=20
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must be well qualified for the position to receive=20
consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined=20
as (1) meeting the qualification standards, selective factors, quality=20
ranking factors, and physical qualifications or (2) is rated by the Agency =
to be above minimally qualified under the Agency's specific selection=20
process.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that=20
they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704=20
for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their=20
most recent performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50=20
noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate=20
your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP=20
eligible.
Veteran Preference: Generally, preference is granted to veterans who enter=
ed the military=20
service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the=20
period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who is otherwise=20
eligible; or who have served in a military action for which they received=20
a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces=20
Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation=20
Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to=20
veteran preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a=20
Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you=20
are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to =
submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
How To Obtain Application Forms: Forms may be obtained from U.S.D.A. Fores=
t Service, Pacific Southwest=20
Research Station, P.O. Box 245, Berkeley, California 94701 or by calling=20
(510) 559-6350.
How to Apply: The following information MUST be submitted to evaluate appl=
icant qualifications and to determine if=20
applicants meet legal requirements for Federal employment.
1. OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment Form; resume,=20
curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose, showing the=20
recruitment notice number at the top your application package. Regardless =
of the format you choose, your application must include the following:
A. Job Information - Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the j=
ob for which you are=20
applying.
B. Personal Information - Full name, mailing address, day and evening =
phone numbers with area=20
code, social security number, country of citizenship, and the following if =
applicable; veterans' preference, proof of federal employment,=20
reinstatement eligibility and highest federal civilian grade and series=20
held.
C. Education - High school (name, city, state, and zip code), date of =
diploma or GED,=20
colleges and universities (name, city, state, and zip code), majors, type=20
and year of degrees received (if no degree, show total semester or quarter =
hours earned).
D. Work Experience - Describe your paid and volunteer work experience =
related to the job for which you are applying. For each job in which you g=
ained relevant experience, include job title, (include series and grade if =
federal job), employer's=20
name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending d=
ates (month and year), hours per week, and salary, and a description of you=
r duties and accomplishments. The=20
description of your duties and accomplishments should address your=20
experience as it relates to the duties and qualifications described above. =
Provide percentages of time if your position is a mixed duties position=20
where not all your work experience would be creditable for this position.=20
Credit will be given for the percentage of time that you have spent on=20
those specialized duties listed. Do not send job descriptions. Please=20
indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
E. While not required, you may provide a brief narrative addressing=20
your experience and education relating to each item listed in the=20
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities section above. Such information is=20
valuable during the selection process.
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education considered in the evaluation process. Provide semester/quarter=20
hours information and grade point average (GPA).=20
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received with your application package if you are claiming veterans'=20
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may be required. If you have questions concerning documents needed,=20
please contact the person identified below.
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reverse of form, if you are claiming compensable disability preference.
5. CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles: You must submit a copy of the RIF separation=20
notice or Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), current (or last=20
performance) rating of record or equivalent, copy of most recent SF-50=20
noting position, grade level, and duty location.
6. USDA Applicant Supplemental Sheet, AD-1086 (Optional)
All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for =
the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant=20
must sign a statement certifying his registration.=20
Incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, or unsigned forms may result in you not =
being considered for this position. Please fill out the application carefu=
lly and be sure to sign and return the forms within the assigned time frame.
To receive consideration for this position, applications must be=20
postmarked by the closing date.=20
Applications postmarked after the closing date will not be considered.=20
Submit Application To:
Mail:
PSW Research Station
Personnel Management
P.O. Box 245
Berkeley, CA 94701
Attn: PSW-Demo-582-03
Overnight mail other than US Postal Service:
PSW Research Station
Personnel Management
800 Buchanan St., WAB
Albany, CA 94710
Attn: PSW-DEMO-582-03
Fax:
TO: (510) 559-6352=20
SUBJ: PSW-Demo-582-03
=20
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TO: psw job applications@fs.fed.us
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at (510) 559-6353. Hearing impaired applicants may contact our TDD number =
at (510) 559-6307. Collect calls will not be accepted.
Use of postage paid government agency envelopes to file job applications=20
is a violation of federal laws and regulations. Applications submitted in =
postage paid government envelopes will not be accepted.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination on all=20
its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin,=20
gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation,=20
and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all=20
programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for=20
communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape,=20
etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and=20
TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of=20
Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue,=20
SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).=20
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
=20
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