Biological Science Technician
This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from date of appointment/service year. At management's discretion, this appointment may be:
(1) extended up 1730 hours if the position is located in a specific geographic location that has been authorized for the 1730 hours; and/or (2) extended up to one-year with the possibility of extending an additional one-year. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 (in some cases 1730) hours in their service year. As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in planning and conducting biological surveys for the conservation and recovery of listed and at-risk species and their habitats. Assist in studying and preparing reports on monitoring and research projects for fish and/or other wildlife with emphasis on Federally listed species. Develop and use automated databases to enter, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data. Provide work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians and volunteers. Conduct outreach and provide information on fish and wildlife resources. Operate a variety of field equipment commonly used in research studies. Locate, capture, census, mark, and tag terrestrial and aquatic species of fish, wildlife, and plants. Provide work direction and guidance to volunteers and coworkers when in a team lead position. Conduct outreach and provide information on fish and wildlife resources. Only experience and education obtained by 12/04/2020 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-07 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-06 in the Federal service. Experience may include:
basic and applied habitat restoration techniques of wetland habitats for the benefit of various species, with emphasis on invertebrates; experience in the practices/techniques and terminology related to aquatic biology and habitats; capturing, handling and monitoring a variety of species; knowledge and experience working with laws and regulations, as well as policies pertaining to the protection of a variety of federally listed species and their habitat; using computer technology to maintain and retrieve information from automated data systems, and statistical software programs in order to develop reports; working with and leading volunteers; ability to effectively communicate orally; OR One full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) in a discipline that is directly related to this position; OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(1) extended up 1730 hours if the position is located in a specific geographic location that has been authorized for the 1730 hours; and/or (2) extended up to one-year with the possibility of extending an additional one-year. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 (in some cases 1730) hours in their service year. As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in planning and conducting biological surveys for the conservation and recovery of listed and at-risk species and their habitats. Assist in studying and preparing reports on monitoring and research projects for fish and/or other wildlife with emphasis on Federally listed species. Develop and use automated databases to enter, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data. Provide work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians and volunteers. Conduct outreach and provide information on fish and wildlife resources. Operate a variety of field equipment commonly used in research studies. Locate, capture, census, mark, and tag terrestrial and aquatic species of fish, wildlife, and plants. Provide work direction and guidance to volunteers and coworkers when in a team lead position. Conduct outreach and provide information on fish and wildlife resources. Only experience and education obtained by 12/04/2020 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-07 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-06 in the Federal service. Experience may include:
basic and applied habitat restoration techniques of wetland habitats for the benefit of various species, with emphasis on invertebrates; experience in the practices/techniques and terminology related to aquatic biology and habitats; capturing, handling and monitoring a variety of species; knowledge and experience working with laws and regulations, as well as policies pertaining to the protection of a variety of federally listed species and their habitat; using computer technology to maintain and retrieve information from automated data systems, and statistical software programs in order to develop reports; working with and leading volunteers; ability to effectively communicate orally; OR One full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) in a discipline that is directly related to this position; OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. 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.
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0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$20.72 to $26.94 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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