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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Carr, Colorado, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.55/hr - $28.01/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to work at the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center in Carr, Colorado. The role involves assisting with outdoor projects, conducting wildlife studies, and preparing reports on ecosystem effects from development proposals.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists with outdoor projects such as trail maintenance. Uses established automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports. Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems

Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations

Participates in multifaceted wildlife studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife

Assists with performing biological studies for determining the manner and extent to which wildlife populations are affected by management activities. Prepares segments of recurring reports such as monthly activities and progress reports on individual projects. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken

Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers. Use of hand and power tools and equipment. Loads and unloads materials and equipment

Qualification

Wildlife studiesBiological data analysisGIS proficiencyStatistical methodsField equipment usageBiologyWildlife identificationHand tools proficiencyOral communication

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation

Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Position requires working evenings, weekends and holidays

One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service

Experience may include assisting in the planning and conducting of wildlife censuses and surveys

Experience may include capturing, handling, and tagging a variety of wildlife

Experience may include assisting with wildlife studies

Experience may include recording scientific data to prepare reports

A bachelor's degree, or have successfully completed of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study (or at least 24 semester hours of study) in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics

At least 6 semester hours are directly related to this position

A combination of education and experience as described which together equals 100% of the requirement

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name

If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts

If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society

One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university

Benefits

Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave.

Effective January 2015, employees on temporary appointments may be eligible for health benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and, if eligible, will receive the same government contribution as full-time permanent employees.