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Title: Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Location: Mio, MI
Job Description: GS-5 or GS-7 Wildlife Technician needed from July to
December 2010, with the opportunity to rehire in spring 2011 for 6 months.
Duties include surveying for sensitive species (birds, invertebrates,
reptiles, and amphibians); conducting inventory and writing prescriptions
for wildlife openings; managing openings database in Microsoft Access;
making maps in ArcMap; inspecting contract work; assisting with wildlife
projects such as impoundment maintenance, wildlife openings maintenance,
weed pulling; entering survey data into GIS database; conducting Kirtland's
warbler tours for the public if rehired in spring.
Qualifications
Minimum:
. B.S. or B.A. in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or
closely related field.
. quick learner that can work safely in the field
. ability to follow survey protocols and collect accurate field data
. ability to work independently
. ability to work as part of a team and potentially lead a field
crew
. ability to communicate effectively with the public
. ability to work in the field under extreme weather conditions
(cold, hot, rain, snow), buggy conditions (mosquitoes, black flies) and
variable work schedules (early mornings and some weekends)
. over 18 years of age, and a U.S. Citizen
. must have a valid Driver's License
Preferred Skills:
* Able to identify: birds by sight and/or song, butterflies, snakes,
amphibians
* Experience with:
* Driving 4WD pickup trucks
* Reading maps and aerial photographs
* Orienteering using a GPS unit and compass
* Tree and plant identification
o ArcMap and Microsoft Office experience
All federal job openings are listed by the Office of Personnel Management on
the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. To find Forest Service
positions on this website, click on Search Jobs. Under Agency select
"Department of Agriculture" and under Sub-Agency select "Forest Service".
Refine the search by typing one of the actual open continuous register (OCR)
numbers below.
Please note that the USDA Forest Service uses AVUE Digital Services as an
on-line applicant assessment system. You can link to AVUE from the USAJOBS
position listings or you can directly access AVUE at:
www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html
You will notice the location for these positions shows as "Nationwide". You
will be able to select the specific job location in AVUE when you complete
your application. When selecting job location, select Mio, MI.
GS-5 Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
TEMP-OCR-404-5-WLDLF
GS-7 Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
TEMP-OCR-404-7-WLDLF
Bachelor's degree or 1 year at GS-4 level required for GS-5 position. GS-7
position requires a minimum 1 year graduate level education or 1 year at
GS-6 level.
Over 18 years of age, and a U.S. Citizen. Must have a valid Driver's
License.
Salary: $15 - 18.59/hour, depending on education and
experience. Housing may be available at $4-5/day for employees.
Last Date to Apply: May 15
Contact: Kim Piccolo
Email: [log in to unmask]
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