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From: Panek, Adam J <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 8:46 AM
To: Schneider, Jim <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Vacancy at Ludington Biological Station
Good morning Jim I hope all is well,

I wanted to share this posting with you so that you can send to your intranet of students possibly looking for summer positions. The USFWS Ludington Biological Station has re-opened the postings for temporary seasonal positions on the Sea Lamprey Control team. I started as a temp last season and really enjoyed it and have now moved into a career seasonal position.

Best,

Adam Panek
Biological Science Technician
Sea Lamprey Control Program
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ludington Biological Station


Please share with any potential candidates.



The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marquette and Ludington Biological Stations are currently recruiting for several temporary seasonal Biological Science Technician positions. The positions are being recruited through USAJOBS at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels. The open period is from April 13 to 20, 2023. Information about job qualifications and application procedures is provided below:



GS-0404-4 Biological Science Technician: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/719167500<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usajobs.gov/job/719167500__;!!HXCxUKc!yS92Fsu_PiKJXPiwrDriIsVpHydmrvEEYYChYZmg0sLvZ41y1NmiXbmYHS1ri22tD7pUtVp9qT4EYur9zx01fYc$>

GS-0404-5 Biological Science Technician: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/719166900<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usajobs.gov/job/719166900__;!!HXCxUKc!yS92Fsu_PiKJXPiwrDriIsVpHydmrvEEYYChYZmg0sLvZ41y1NmiXbmYHS1ri22tD7pUtVp9qT4EYur9ep5mUTI$>

When applying, fully read the announcement, paying close attention to the qualifications section, required documents and required resume information. If applicants do not include all the information required in their resume they may lose consideration. If an applicant has any questions about what is required or to confirm if they've submitted everything to be considered; they can email [log in to unmask] with the vacancy announcement number (BEFORE the announcement closes) to verify. Additional pertinent application information includes:

1. Resume: Applicants are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If using your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience (month/year to month/year), hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/__;!!HXCxUKc!yS92Fsu_PiKJXPiwrDriIsVpHydmrvEEYYChYZmg0sLvZ41y1NmiXbmYHS1ri22tD7pUtVp9qT4EYur9CGo9Eao$>. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

2. Proof of education and transcripts: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.



3. Required information: HR will never follow up requesting additional information. All qualifications required for a position must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.



The Ludington Biological Stations delivers an integrated program of sea lamprey control in treaty with Canada to assist in restoration of the Great Lakes fishery. Our work takes us to locations throughout the Great Lakes basin. Together with our partners, we assess larval and adult sea lamprey populations and control sea lampreys with a variety of state of the art techniques. Control techniques include application of lampricides in natal streams and lentic areas to kill larvae, as well as innovative alternative control technologies that limit reproduction such as trapping and use of barriers to limit spawning migrations. We collaborate with internal and external researchers to advance novel technologies for managing invasive species such as sea lamprey pheromones and repellents. We work closely with federal, state, and tribal agencies and international organizations including the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and several universities. The primary focus of the position is one or more of the following areas: to control sea lamprey populations through the application of lampricide and alternative control technologies; to develop and implement experimental biological control; to assess non-target effects of control; to assess abundance of adult sea lampreys to measure program success; and to assess presence, distribution and abundance of larval sea lamprey to guide and evaluate control efforts. Housing is NOT provided.



Ludington Location
Ludington is a community of about 8,000 people nestled along the majestic shoreline of Lake Michigan in the western Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The area is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and outdoor recreation. Avid anglers can find year-round fishing opportunities with inshore and offshore fishing in Lake Michigan, as well as world-class fly fishing on the Pere Marquette and Manistee Rivers. From biking to camping to snowmobiling, the outdoor enthusiast will find adventure at their doorstep. In 2016, Ludington was ranked as one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. by Outside magazine (https://www.outsideonline.com/2105956/best-places-live-us-2016<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.outsideonline.com/2105956/best-places-live-us-2016__;!!HXCxUKc!yS92Fsu_PiKJXPiwrDriIsVpHydmrvEEYYChYZmg0sLvZ41y1NmiXbmYHS1ri22tD7pUtVp9qT4EYur9lHmSNvc$>). West Michigan is also home to numerous vineyards and breweries, which enhance the local flair.