Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-06
Job Description:
The Sierra Nevada Research Center (USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station) is seeking qualified field biologists to fill seasonal positions for a scientific investigation of the responses of wildlife, particularly California spotted owls, to large-scale fire, fuels, and timber management strategies in the Sierra Nevada. Biologists will perform the following work: (1) systematic night surveys for spotted owls and other owl species; (2) follow-up surveys to identify color-banded birds and to determine spotted owl nest/roost locations, nesting status, and reproductive success; and (3) other tasks as assigned (e.g. collecting vegetation data, assisting with other wildlife surveys, and data entry). All project biologists perform most of their duties at night and will often be required to hike on steep, rough terrain in remote areas. All candidates must have good hearing and full night and color vision, be physically fit, be able to follow a scientific protocol, have a valid driver’s license, and be willing and able to exercise good scientific and safety judgment in the field. We will be filling Biological Science Technician positions at the GS-4, 5 and 6 levels. Start dates will range from March 1st thru June 1st and end in mid- to late August, with the possibility of work extending into September. Work is conducted in northern California on the Plumas and Lassen National Forests (based in Quincy, CA and Chester, CA, respectively) and in southern California at Sequoia National Park, and on the Sierra National Forest (based in Trimmer, and Qualifications:
Applicants must have one year of experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. Education may be used to meet the minimum requirement by completion on 6 months of graduate level education (9 semester/ 13 quarter hours) in a position related field of biological sciences. Additionally applicants must have at least one field season of experience in surveying for and handling spotted owls or related raptors. All candidates must have good hearing and full night and color vision.
Salary: $ 14.03/hour
When to apply:
Soon. We will begin reviewing applications 03 December 2008.
How to apply:
Official job announcements are posted on the USAJOBS website, www.usajobs.opm.gov. Follow the link to the AVUE website to apply. Vacancy announcement numbers are, for GS-4: TEMP-OCR-404-04 SNRC, for GS-5: TEMP-OCR-404-5 SNRC, and for GS-6: TEMP-OCR-404-6 SNRC. Positions will be filled as qualified applicants are identified. Interested candidates should apply online. For more information on positions in Quincy, contact Paula Shaklee at (530) 283-7806 (EM: pashaklee@fs.fed.us); for Chester, contact Gretchen Jehle at (530) 721-0011 (EM: gjehle@fs.fed.us); for Trimmer, Shaver Lake, or Sequoia NP, contact Sue Sutton at (559) 323-3224 (EM: ssutton01@fs.fed.us).
