[env-trinity] Retirement of Ed Solbos, Recruitment for RIG Branch Chief

[Josh Allen]

Good morning and Happy New Year,

I had intended to make this announcement at tomorrow's TMC meeting, but
since the weather reports are creating some uncertainty about travel
plans and the vacancy announcement is opening today, I am sharing this
very personal message in a less personal format than I'd prefer.

Ed Solbos will be retiring on May 3, 2008.  The two of us have been
discussing this for the past several months, and just before the
holidays Ed was able to pin down the exact date.  While I am extremely
happy for Ed and Sandy, and wish them all the best, this will be a real
challenge for us to find a replacement who comes anywhere close in terms
of knowledge, experience, and passion for the Trinity.  We will be
making plans for a proper celebration later this spring and we can give
Ed the roasting and recognition that he deserves at that time.  More
details in coming months.

I am advertising this position beginning today and closing Friday,
February 1, in order to give us the best possible chance of having the
replacement in place 3-4 weeks before Ed leaves.  This transition period
will be extremely valuable as we enter the new construction season.  The
position is being advertised internally (current federal employees) and
externally (non-feds who otherwise qualify).  

The vacancy announcements are posted on USAJobs at
http://www.usajobs.gov/;   search for BR-MP-2008-001 (internal) and
BR-MP-2008-002 (external).  This information will also be posted at
our website www.trrp.net in the next few days, but the applications must
be submitted electronically through USAJobs.

I would appreciate your assistance in giving this job opportunity the
widest possible distribution through your own networks and personal
contacts.  Feel free to have any potential applicants call me directly
with any questions. 

thank you,
Doug



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Douglas P. Schleusner, Executive Director
Trinity River Restoration Program
P.O. Box 1300, 1313 South Main St.
Weaverville, CA  96093
(530) 623-1800  Fax: (530) 623-5944
e-mail: dschleusner at mp.usbr.gov
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