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Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) (SEASONAL)

Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.94/hr - $31.12/hr

1+ years exp

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) to join their team in Grand Junction, CO. The role involves planning and conducting aquatic/riparian inventories and studies, analyzing collected data, and performing water quality sampling.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts aquatic/riparian inventories and studies which are similar to previous such efforts

Analyzes data collected. Plans and conducts simple water quality sampling of stream and lakes. Enters and retrieves data from automated databases

Operating motor vehicles

Qualification

Fish biologyField work experienceAquatic inventoriesData analysisWater quality samplingInformation managementVehicle operation

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Knowledge of fish biology

Field work experience

Possess one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Plan and conduct aquatic/riparian inventories and studies; plan and conduct uncomplicated fish population studies and analyze collected data; plan and conduct simple water quality sampling of streams and lakes; enter and retrieve data from automated databases

One full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework directly related to the work of fishery biology

Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate level education. The combined total must equal 100%

Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement

Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated

Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety

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