USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Biological Science Technician (Invasive Species)
Sequim, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.72/hr - $28.23/hr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Invasive Species) to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The role involves controlling invasive plants, working with volunteers on biological projects, and assisting in field work related to habitat improvement and invasive species monitoring.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Control invasive plants by hand-pulling, lopping, weed whacking, and spraying herbicides
Work with large groups of volunteers to accomplish biological projects including wildlife, vegetation, and invasive species monitoring
Working as a member of a traveling invasive species early detection team across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assist with field work including habitat improvement projects such as invasive species assessment and treatment, among various other biological duties
Working as a member of a team to survey for and treat invasive species populations at coastal prairie & wetland habitats
Qualification
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
Driver's License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service. Experience includes: Experience identifying invasive species and organisms; Identifying target species and populations; Monitoring and assisting in the control of nuisance and invasive species; Assisting with wildlife monitoring, mowing/seeding activities, vegetation removal, and GPS mapping of pest species; data collection and recording
A Bachelor's or higher 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 of the coursework is directly related to the position being filled
A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above 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
Health benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program
Annual and sick leave
Company
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