Biological Science Technician (Soils), USDA
Libby, MT
Overview:
The Northern Region (R1), Kootenai National Forest, Supervisor's Office, Supervisory Planning will be filling a Biological Science Technician (Soils), GS-404/5/6/7 position. Duty station is Libby, MT. This is a permanent seasonal (18/8) position.
The results of the outreach will help determine the area of consideration for the vacancy announcement.
Interested applicants are requstted to respond utilizing the Employee Outreach Database.
For Forest Service applicants the database is located in ConnectHR.
For external applicants this may be accessed by an internet search for FS Outreach or the following link https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach
Duties:
Incumbent performs a variety of tasks involving techniques and practices relating to the soil resource. Assignments support field projects and program planning activities.
Evaluates soil physical and chemical conditions in the field based on established protocols. Conducts routine laboratory procedures in the processing of soil samples. Organizes and tracks field data and equipment. Drafts data summaries, and ensures quality control of entered data. Provides leadership to subordinate crew members and may assist with the development of soil survey mapping.
Assists in layour of field experiments, pilot projects, and specific soils projects. Assists in determining validity of survey or evaluation techniques. Suggests improvements of methods and techniques. Compiles and summarizes data obtained from biological surveys.
Interested applicants will need to monitor usajobs.gov and apply to the announcement when it becomes available. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements and application procedures, as listed in the announcement.
Government housing is not available.
The Forest does not offer federal day care facilities.
Transfer of Station may be available for the position if filled through the internal announcements. TOS will not be paid for applicants selected through the announcements open to the public.
For more information regarding this position, please contact John Gier at (406) 283-7690 or email at jgier@fs.fed.us or Craig Kendall at (406) 283-7695 craigkendall@fs.fed.us
