National Park Service · 6 hours ago
Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)
International Falls, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) to assist aquatic research biologists in investigating the park's aquatic ecosystem. The role involves performing sampling programs and laboratory work related to fisheries, as well as participating in various research projects focused on fish communities and aquatic invasive species.
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Responsibilities
Sample fish by multiple methods in a set of study lakes in the backcountry of Voyageurs National Park
Collect data and samples in support of two water quality monitoring programs
Participate in research projects focused on fish communities, harmful algal blooms, and aquatic invasive species
Assist higher-level specialists/technicians in conducting monitoring to detect aquatic invasive species
Perform laboratory work associated with this research and monitoring
Operate motorboats to travel to work destinations. Motorboat training will be provided
As assigned, perform resource management tasks and duties supporting the mission of the park. These may include, but are not limited to, assisting higher-level specialists/technicians in conducting biological aquatic monitoring programs, biological aquatic surveys, and water quality measurements
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Drug Testing: 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
Driving: 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 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
Motorboat Operation/Instructor Certification Course: Applicant must be able to obtain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or equivalent after entrance on duty date
Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
Minimum Age Requirement: 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
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience
GS-04 grade level: To qualify, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Six months of general experience AND 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-3 level in the Federal service that is in or related to the duties of the position to be filled
NOTE: Excess specialized experience beyond the required 6 months may be substituted for general experience
General experience is any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position to be filled and/or shows your familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include assisting in conducting biological field studies and surveys and assembling the information
Follow standardized procedures to collect data on condition of resources
Use statistical methods and procedures to perform routine testing of field data collected
water quality sampling; zooplankton sampling; sediment sampling; conducting aquatic environmental monitoring
You must include hours per week worked
EDUCATION: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 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 be directly related to the position to be filled (i.e., fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, limnology, plankton ecology, microbial ecology, phycology, malacology, aquatic resources management)
You must include transcripts
Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above
For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) combined with 1 year of education as outlined above (50% of the education), which included at least 6 semester hours of scientific or technical courses [biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics] and at least 3 semester hours of directly related course
You must include hours per week worked AND include transcripts
GS-05 grade level: To qualify, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications: EXPERIENCE: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level
For this position, specialized experience is experience performing biological work relating to the biological and/or physical chemical components of aquatic ecosystems or their subparts such as: water quality sampling; zooplankton sampling; sediment sampling; conducting aquatic environmental monitoring and management activities to document and assess environmental or natural resource conditions; fish or other aquatic animal presence, abundance, reproduction, management issues, and population dynamics; or other similar biological resource management and assessment activities using established protocols and standard scientific equipment; and that has included as a duty and responsibility data entry and data management using Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, ArcGIS, Pathfinder Office, or comparable software programs
You must include hours per week worked
EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four (4) years of education above high school (120 semester hour 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, such as in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, mathematics, wildlife biology, or other directly related subject matter
At least six (6) semester hours of courses must be directly related to this position (i.e., fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, limnology, plankton ecology, microbial ecology, phycology, malacology, aquatic resources management)
You must include transcripts
Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above
Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements
Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience
For example, if you have six (6) months of the specialized experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), and three (3) years of college study from an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education) which included at least 12 semester hours of related coursework and 3 hours directly related to the position as specified above (50% of the related coursework required)
The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify
You must include hours per week worked AND include transcripts
Volunteer Experience: 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pulling, and similar strenuous activities requiring agility and dexterity
Includes performing duties in remote locations and in adverse weather conditions
Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis
Working Conditions: You will work in a variety of weather conditions; weather can vary from near freezing temperatures with rain and snow in May to hot and humid weather in late summer
The work performed involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals
Pests including black flies, deer flies, mosquitoes, and ticks are common in this region
Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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