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Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fisheries-Diver)

Ventura, California, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.53/hr - $29.29/hr

1+ years exp

Channel Islands National Park is seeking Seasonal Biological Science Technicians to monitor marine life in the Division of Resource Management. The role involves underwater sampling, leading diving teams, and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitors the abundance, distribution and size of selected marine invertebrates, algae and fish using underwater sampling techniques on SCUBA. Techniques include, but are not limited to, band transects, quadrats, random point contacts, video transects, fish transects, fish sizing, roving diver fish counts, size frequency measurements, recruitment modules, video/photo documentation and use of remote temperature loggers

Acts as a lead diver for at least one other diver providing leadership and direction to conduct the above-mentioned work in often adverse environmental conditions

Provides logistical support for all non-field aspects of a subtidal marine monitoring program. This includes office work associated with field collection of monitoring data under the direction of lead Biologist and in accordance with kelp forest monitoring handbook. This requires proficiency of data entry, organizational skills, and quality assurance/quality control of data and basic understanding of MS Access Database

Assists in all aspects of preparing trip and annual reports

Assists in making field observations and documenting them appropriately

Maintains equipment and NPS diving certification. This includes maintaining all equipment used for the kelp forest monitoring program such as SCUBA life support equipment, underwater cameras, dive computers, sampling equipment used for conducting the monitoring

Identifies the need for repairs and replacement of equipment and supplies. Maintains an accurate log of maintenance and repairs

Meets and maintains all NPS-Field Manual 4 diving regulations. Provides logistical support including preparing menus, dive plans, manifests, data sheets, purchasing provisions, loading food and equipment for multiday monitoring cruises that take place in remote conditions

Provides information to others on resource management issues by giving oral presentations

Assists with preparing trip reports and drafts detailed annual reports on the kelp forest monitoring program to meet NPS inventory and monitoring program and park requirements. These reports include descriptions of methods, literature research, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities

Qualification

SCUBA diving certificationMarine monitoring experienceData entry proficiencyBiological science knowledgeTechnical competenceInterpersonal skillsWritten communication

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

You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment

You will be 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 wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

You will be required to travel up to a total of 55 days on a vessel for this appointment

You must be determined to be physically fit (able to perform strenuous/physically demanding duties); and pass a medical examination by a government authorized physician

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school

SELECTIVE FACTOR: You must possess a current open water and scientific diving certification from a recognized organization, be able to meet the National Park Service diving requirements within 30 days of entrance on duty AND have a minimum of 100 cold water, open ocean kelp forest dives

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four (4) years of education above high school (120 semester or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field of scientific or technical study

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above