Biological Science Technician
Assist professional staff in planning field research and resource monitoring programs for evaluating rare, threatened and endangered plant species, vegetation communities, population dynamics, ecosystem relationships and public health/safety issues. Schedule, coordinate and carry out a wide variety of field activities in support of such programs as the control of non-native and invasive plant species and enhancement of native plant populations. Such activities may include inventory and assessment, habitat restoration and threat mitigation, and application of herbicides. Make field observation of plant conditions, evaluates conditions/problems and provides summary reports and recommendations to professional staff for use in planning, protection and mitigation activities. This includes risk assessment of trees to determine the presence of defects. Develop and use databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data and use standard statistical methods in the preparation of reports; enter and retrieve data from a geographic information system (GIS) and other information management systems; use a variety of computer software programs to analyze data, develop graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications. Prunes and or removes trees and shrubs in accordance with industry standards to achieve desired objective (e.g. reduce the risk of failure, improve productivity, remove invasive species or restore historic cultural landscape) using handsaws, pole saws, and chainsaws. Provide work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, volunteers, and/or YCC enrollees in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of motorized vehicles. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/18/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
experience performing biological science tasks common to natural resource management such as collecting and organizing field data, conducting vegetation inventory and monitoring programs for a variety of species and communities; coordinating, leading, administering and executing a wide variety of field techniques pertaining to exotic plant management; plant identification, using plant keys. Experience should have included conducting field surveys to document and assess animal and/or plant presence, abundance, reproduction, management issues, population dynamics and climate conditions using established protocols and use of standard scientific equipment (such as remote weather stations and GPS); following established protocols; and managing and summarizing wildlife, vegetation, and/or climate data using computer software. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least one year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate education in courses in a field of study directly related to the position to be filled (for example, wildlife biology, wildlife management, ecology, botany, fisheries, hydrology, meteorology etc.). You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
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.
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
experience performing biological science tasks common to natural resource management such as collecting and organizing field data, conducting vegetation inventory and monitoring programs for a variety of species and communities; coordinating, leading, administering and executing a wide variety of field techniques pertaining to exotic plant management; plant identification, using plant keys. Experience should have included conducting field surveys to document and assess animal and/or plant presence, abundance, reproduction, management issues, population dynamics and climate conditions using established protocols and use of standard scientific equipment (such as remote weather stations and GPS); following established protocols; and managing and summarizing wildlife, vegetation, and/or climate data using computer software. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least one year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate education in courses in a field of study directly related to the position to be filled (for example, wildlife biology, wildlife management, ecology, botany, fisheries, hydrology, meteorology etc.). You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
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.
- Department:
0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$48,670 to $63,267 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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