National Park Service · 1 day ago
Seasonal Biological Science Aid
Interior, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Aid to perform routine biological science tasks at Badlands National Park. The role involves assisting in the management of invasive plants, data collection, and vegetation restoration projects.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the management of exotic plants using chemical, mechanical, and biological techniques
Assist in the collection and management of data and records such as, GPS data and herbicide application
Assist in the establishment and maintenance of vegetation restoration projects
Assist in restoration projects to include planting and caring for native trees, shrubs and grasses
The employee will be required to mix, load, and apply herbicides with ATV, UTV and backpack sprayers
Assist in the maintenance of equipment and data collected in the field
The use of standard pesticide application methods and standard safety equipment will be required
Operation of on- and off- road vehicles is a job requirement. Training for many activities may be acquired on-the-job
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
Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties
You will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle
You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists
You may be required to 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you
Herbicide Applicators License: Obtain a South Dakota Herbicide Spray Applicators License within 30 days of EOD
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
To qualify for this position at the GS-02 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Have three (3) months of general experience
General Experience is (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation
Examples of qualifying experience include work in a greenhouse or other controlled environment, assisting with plant surveys; assisting in site restoration work; routine and repetitive field work or lab operations such as sorting and preservation of collected specimens
You must include hours per week worked
To qualify for this position at the GS-03 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Have six (6) months of general experience
You must include hours per week worked
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
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement
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