SUMMER JOBS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA!
AMPHIBIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS WANTED
Employer: USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest)
Location: Field work is throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of
California.
Job location is Sonora, California.
Employment Duration: Most are approximately 3 months (June-August);
Several positions may be of longer duration.
Positions: Biological Technician (Fisheries, Wildlife)
Grade Levels: GS-04, GS-05 (Temporary 1039)
Closing Date: 02/10/2006
Eligibility: US citizens at least 18 years of age.
Background and Job Description:
The U.S. Forest Service is hiring seasonal biological technicians for a
long-term amphibian monitoring program focusing on the Mountain
yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) and the Yosemite toad (Bufo canorus).
These jobs will predominantly consist of field work in the Sierra Nevada at
elevations of 5,000-12,000 feet. Primary duties include locating and
traveling to selected sample sites; surveying lakes, ponds, meadows, and
streams for amphibians; and collecting habitat data. Many of the sites
will be remote, requiring backpacking trips of up to 8-days duration. Some
office work including data entry and checking is required during the
season. Some preparatory office work may be available in early season and
data entry or cleanup at the end of the season. We are looking for
applicants with a background and/or high level of interest in herpetology
and/or aquatic biology who are in good physical condition and willing to
endure high altitude, temperature extremes, rough terrain, and the
occasional mosquito (ok, maybe thousands). Backpacking and backcountry
experience, and experience in amphibian surveys and identification are
desired. Ability to get along with crew members for prolonged periods in
the backcountry is a must.
Hiring Process:
The application is an on-line process.
To apply go to: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html
You may also view these announcements in USAJOBS under:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
These jobs are competitive so I encourage you to apply to the GS-04
positions as well as the GS-05. Because amphibian expertise comes from
multiple disciplines, two separate jobs are posted for each grade. Apply
to the one you think you qualify for based on your background. You are
welcome to apply to both.
NOTE: Be sure you get a confirmation that your application was received.
If you do not receive confirmation by email shortly after you apply, try
again.
IMPORTANT: For these jobs, select "Sonora, California" as a location.
You must do this to show up on my list. By applying here, you also will be
eligible for many Biological Technician jobs nationwide.
The Job announcements numbers are:
ADS04-WOFSJOBS-005DT Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-05
Nationwide: Multiple Locations
ADS04-WOFSJOBS-007DT Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) GS-0404-05
Nationwide: Multiple Locations
ADS04-WOFSJOBS-004DT Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-04
Nationwide: Multiple Locations
ADS04-WOFSJOBS-006DT Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) GS-0404-04
Nationwide: Multiple Locations
IN ADDITION - THIS IS ALSO IMPORTANT
Please send your resume (email or paper copy resumes are fine) and contact
information for three references to:
Cathy Brown
Amphibian Monitoring Team Leader
U.S. Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Research Station
PO Box 245
Berkeley, CA 94701
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
If you have questions, please email me. Please, no phone calls.
This is a great employment opportunity in an incredibly beautiful location.
We are looking forward to a very busy and exceptionally fun field season.
Join us!
