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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Seasonal - Biological Science Technician (General)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.33/hr - $28.40/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician (General) to assist in various wildlife and fish population studies. The role involves data collection, surveys, and coordination with agencies for habitat restoration projects.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participates in multifaceted wildlife, and fish population studies

Surveys and observes avian populations

Collects avian morphometric data and biological samples

Assists in collecting data on hatchery populations, Independently identifies and collects plant species for studies

Coordinates with private landowners, other federal and state agencies to carry out low complexity, non-controversial habitat restoration projects

Qualification

Wildlife population surveysBiological data collectionFish handling techniquesBiological sciences knowledgeTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAttention to detail

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

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

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any 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 to be 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