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(Seasonal) Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Wellfleet, Massachusetts, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.89/hr - $31.72/hr

1+ years exp

Cape Cod National Seashore is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician to support the Shorebird Management and Protection Program. The role involves monitoring shorebird populations and implementing management measures to protect sensitive species.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implements and trains on wildlife monitoring protocols to inform management and track long-term population trends

Collects, analyzes, and reports field data and manages it accordingly

Communicates both orally and in writing to audiences within and outside of the NPS

Coordinates with park staff, local, state and federal entities to successfully implement management techniques

Work within the framework of the Endangered Species Act and appropriate NEPA documents to make and implement decisions affecting recreational and management activities

Qualification

Wildlife BiologyField SurveysData AnalysisEnvironmental SciencesCommunication SkillsTeam CoordinationReport Writing

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 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 must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and 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

You will 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 work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

Government housing may be available

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess all 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-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: 1) Performing wildlife inventories, monitoring and protection activities for a variety of wildlife species; 2) Conducting field surveys in remote locations to document and assess animal presence, abundance, reproduction, management issues, and population dynamics using established protocols and standard scientific equipment; 3) Referencing standard methods, practices, and procedures in order to make adjustments as necessary during field operations; 4) Drafting project reports that may include literature research, descriptions of methods, preparation of graphs and charts, and providing a summary of findings to higher-level specialists for further analysis. You must include hours per week worked

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 (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: 1) Assisting with the performance of wildlife inventories, monitoring and protection activities for a variety of wildlife species. 2) Conducting field surveys in remote locations to document and assess animal presence, abundance, reproduction, management issues, and population dynamics using established protocols and standard scientific equipment

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as environmental sciences, biology, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, wildlife sciences, ecology, natural resource sciences / monitoring, chemistry, statistics, physics, agriculture, mathematics, or other directly-related subject area. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position being filled (e.g. Ecology, Biology, and Wildlife Sciences). You must include transcripts

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Cape Cod National Seashore is April-October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected