USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Seasonal Biological Science Technician
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.64/hr - $17.64/hr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking Seasonal Biological Science Technicians to assist with resource management projects in various national parks. The role involves performing technician work supportive of professionals in resource management, including collecting and recording field data, and providing logistical support for scientists.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.). These positions perform routine functions related to resource management projects associated with a variety, or any one of the following emphasis areas such as plants or forests, wildlife, fisheries, and/or habitat management. Specific duties will vary by park location
Assists with natural resource management projects following established procedures. Collects and records field data following quality control procedures for data or collected samples
Uses a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, and report data. Uses a wide variety of specialized equipment to carry out resource management projects
Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required
Depending on location, government housing may be available
You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle
If selected for a position/location that requires search and rescue, emergency response, use of firearms, or watercraft operation, you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
Some positions/locations may require additional training, licenses, and or certifications (State Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator, Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOCC), State Aquatic Nuisance certification, etc.)
If selected for a position/location required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You may also be required to submit, at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you
Some position/locations may have part-time work schedule working between 16-32 hours per week
Some position/locations may have a mixed work schedule based on the varying workload, and your work schedule is subject to change from part-time to full-time to on-call as workload dictates
Some positions/locations require frequent backcountry travel requiring off-line map reading and navigation skill due to limited or unavailable internet in certain rural or remote areas
To qualify for this position at the GS-4 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-3 level in the Federal service for a total of 1 year of experience. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of general experience include but are not limited to, performing field work, performing data collection, using scientific equipment or instruments, or other general experience that meets the definition above. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: assisting higher-level employees with the collection and organization of biological science field data; performing field tasks associated with the management, protection, restoration, and improvement of natural resources; performing routine laboratory operations such as preparation, sorting, and preservation of collected specimens; assisting higher-level employees with installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment used for resource management projects; using a variety of computer programs to maintain field data records, perform data entry, and prepare simple summary reports. Duties are supportive of professional specialists in resource management; relevant to research, conservation and management of natural resources such as but not limited to wildlife (land or aquatic) monitoring or control; field studies on plant or forest ecology, inventorying, monitoring, and/or control of invasive plants, or making other field observations on the state of natural resource conditions. You must include hours per week worked
Successful completion of at least 2 years of education above high school in an accredited educational institution (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) which included at least 12 semester hours of scientific or technical courses, such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to this position. Examples of directly related education are biology, botany, range science, forestry, ecology, environmental science, zoology, fisheries, animal husbandry, natural resource management or other directly related fields. You must include transcripts
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. 6 months experience (50% of the experience requirements for this position and grade level) combined with 1 year of education as outlined above (50% of the education required to qualify), which include at least 6 semester hours of scientific or technical courses as outlined above and at least 3 semester hours of directly related courses as outlined above
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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