Biological Science Technician GS 7
The Medford-Park Falls Ranger District on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Full-Time Temporary (1 Year)
Salary: $19.49
Job Overview
Summary:
A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.
It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.
USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. USDA is ranked as one of the top 10 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" by the Partnership for Public Service (http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/large). Rankings are based on employee feedback regarding satisfaction with their work experience.
This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.
This position is located on a Forest Service unit. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of complex and recurring duties in support of wildlife habitat on the unit.
This position is located in Region 9 on a National Forest in Park Falls, WI.
For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Ann Dassow at (715) 748-4875 or email ahdassow@fs.fed.us OR Matt Brenholt at (715) 762-5159 or email mdbrenholt@fs.fed.us
Considerable travel may be required. Some positions involve work that requires travel away from the official duty location to remote worksites within commuting distance (49 miles).
Positions will be filled as a temporary appointment not to exceed (NTE) 1 year which can be extended 1 additional year.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
Duties:
Independently plans and conducts a variety of field studies of sensitive wildlife species to determine numbers, environmental conditions, and?the condition of the species and its habitat, and factors affecting the health?and welfare of the species and its habitat. Data elements collected include such things as habitat conditions, age of habitat, location of species, nesting status, and the condition of the species being?studied. Evaluates data and recommends improvements of habitat or species protections.
Develops work plans to collect required data, determines recording requirements, and determines factors to use for complete habitat and species condition analyses. Participates with biologists in planning work and contributes ideas about uses of materials and methods. Improves, adapts, and develops techniques, procedures, and equipment. Changes study procedures and data collection in accordance with conditions found in order to provide clear, concise recommendations, which will improve habitat and condition of the?species.
Provides detailed reports on work methods, data collected, and project evaluation. Determines need and recommends equipment requirements for projects and assures equipment is operational and?available when needed.
Uses personal computer systems and?associated software for recording, storing, and analyzing data.
Schedules, organizes, and executes project habitat improvement work based on the approved district wildlife program of work. This involves placement of wildlife nesting structures and planning, inventory, maintenance and documentation of the wildlife opening program. Implementation of the wildlife opening program can include preparing contracts and serving as contracting officer’s representative (COR) on heavy equipment projects, discing, mowing, and brushing.
Independently or as a team lead, plans a wide variety of types of limited operational fishery projects that require diverse technical knowledge where dissimilar specialized methods, procedures, and techniques are required. Projects may occur in single or multiple phases and deal with regular as well as irregular issues. Extensive planning and coordination is required along with working with others, drawing up schedules, and selecting appropriate methods and procedures.
Installs and maintains the Forest hydrologic instrumentation; repairs, calibrates, and services gages and recorders; performs all maintenance necessary to ensure optimal operation of all equipment.
Serves as contracting officer’s representative (COR) or inspector on specific contracts as assigned and supervises force account projects. Ensures all provisions are enforced and proper measures are taken to protect or enhance values in accordance with contract objectives. Prepares and submits related inspection reports, checks for compliance on needed corrective actions, and recommends final acceptance of the contract upon completion.
Serves on prescribed fire and fuels projects in positions for which qualified. Technically administers all aspects of the prescribed fire and fuels plan, ensuring that preparation, ignition, holding, mop-up, and rehabilitation are completed to the standards specified.
Coordinates with timber management to determine opportunities for funding availability for areas within timber sale boundaries, checks compartment prescriptions for resource coordination, recommends revision of Sale Area Improvement Plans to include watershed improvement needs.
NOTE: State license to operate motor vehicles, ability to operate other motorized equipment, and ability to use hand tools and forestry instruments are required.
Travel Required:
- Occasional Travel
- Per Work Assignment
Job Requirements
Key Requirements:
- You must be a US Citizen or US National
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
- Satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Qualifications:
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.
GS-07: (1) one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-06 grade level.
Specialized experience is defined as inspecting wildlife habitat and/or nesting sites and collecting field data on wildlife habitat and vegetation, species condition, location, and status for the preparation of maps and habitat management and improvement plans. Compiling and summarizing biological data obtained from aerial and ground surveys to determine vegetation type, wildlife and livestock use, and to identify and evaluate habitat management.-OR
Successful completion of 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours) courses related to work of the position to be filled. -OR
A combination of education and experience listed above.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.
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.
Additional requirements:
State license to operate motor vehicles, ability to operate other motorized equipment, and ability to use hand tools and forestry instruments are required.
Security Clearance:
Other
To Apply:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/472973000
