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Subject: [Tws-l] Ecology/ Botany Field Tech Positions Bend, OR
Ecology/ Botany Field Technician Positions Deschutes, Ochoco, and
Fremont-Winema National Forests Based out of Bend, OR
The U.S. Forest Service will be hiring 2 temporary biological technicians
for the 2012 field season based out of Bend OR. Technicians will assist with
data collection on white-headed woodpecker plots and fire ecology plots from
mid-June through September (dates are somewhat flexible). Appropriate
training will be provided. Positions may require: Doing a variety of
vegetation and fuels measurements, keying unknown plant species, installing
and maintaining research plots, carrying a pack with field and safety gear,
hiking through rough terrain, using a GPS unit to navigate to and record
field locations, using a PDA for certain types of data entry, driving Forest
Service vehicles on paved and dirt roads, frequent camping, and working with
others on a small field crew.
There will be considerable travel, mostly camping, throughout Central Oregon
and Northern California. A strong interest in botany and/or ecology is
required. Must be able to work with a small field crew in a variety of
physical conditions, have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and enjoy
field work, counting plants, hiking, and camping. These are full-time
positions.
Dates: Mid-June through September. Dates are somewhat flexible.
Location: Bend, OR. Housing is not provided.
Pay: GS-3 ($11.95/hour), GS-4 ($13.41/hour), or GS-5 ($15/hour) depending on
qualifications for info about GS level qualifications see
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/gs0400/0404.htm
STUDENT APPLICANTS
You may apply as a student if you...
ž Are accepted or enrolled as a degree-seeking student.
ž If enrolled, must be at least half time in the spring of 2012 and
planning to enroll at least half time for the fall of 2012.
ž Are in good academic standing (cumulative GPA ? 2.0 or as defined
by the school).
Submit (1) a cover letter, (2) transcripts, and (3) a complete resume which
includes exact dates of employment, employer name and address, supervisor
name and phone number, detailed description of your duties, and your
available dates (from and to). Email is preferred.
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NON-STUDENT APPLICANTS
Apply through AVUE for the Bio Tech (plants) position with Bend, OR as your
selected location.
ž Go to the AVUE site at https://www.avuecentral.com/
ž Click on Applicants > Search for Jobs > Search by Filters >
Announcement Number
ž Enter announcement number OCRT-404-5-PLANT-DT
ž Complete your AVUE application online and attach the required
supporting documents.
Non-student applications due ASAP, student applications due April 1, 2012
Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Deschutes National Forest, 63095 Deschutes
Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702, 541-383-5427
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*I will be unavailable March 3-26. Please contact me before or after these
dates.
Elizabeth Johnson
USDA Forest Service
Central Oregon Area Ecology Program
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office: (541) 383-5427
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