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National Park Service · 6 hours ago

Seasonal Biological Science Technician

Pecos, NM

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician for Pecos National Historical Park. This role involves supporting resource management professionals by performing routine functions related to various natural resource management projects, including data collection and logistical support.

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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

Field data collectionNatural resource managementQuality control proceduresBiologyEcologyComputer programs usageLogistical supportPhysical staminaTeam collaborationProblem-solving

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 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-7 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: following instructions and standardized procedures; collecting and organizing field data; ensuring quality control of data collected; performing routine and recurring testing of collected samples; recording data collected and providing preliminary assessment and classification of the information; assisting in the preparation of resource management reports, plans, and guidelines. Additionally, experience must demonstrate ability to execute established natural resource management projects by independently planning and carrying out steps using established techniques to resolve problems. For example, planning field projects, independently choosing from among several possible courses of action at different stages of the project (e.g., selects site locations, sampling techniques, appropriate equipment, logistics, etc.). 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

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution (18 semester hour or 27 quarter hours) 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. For example, 6 months of specialized experience and half a year of directly related graduate level education

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

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