Job Title: Biological Science Technician, GG-404-04 Salary: $13.18 -
$13.18 Hourly
Location: MOAB, UT, 84532
DESCRIPTION: This announcement is for full time, Temporary Biological
Science Technicians, not to exceed 180 days or October 1. There are
a maximum of four (4) positions to be hired from this announcement.
Open dates are 12/21/2009 through 04/15/2010. This announcement will
be open until all positions are filled, or closed on 04/15/2010,
whichever comes first. On each of the closing dates listed below, the
announcement will be closed and applications received as of that date
will be evaluated. If the positions are filled prior to 04/15/2010,
the announcement will be closed as of the closure date listed. All
applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the dates listed. CLOSING
DATES: 01/03/2010; 01/17/2010; 01/31/2010; 02/07/2010; 02/21/2010;
03/07/2010; 03/21/2010; 04/04/2010; 04/15/2010
DUTIES: Perform technical work in the field or lab in support of
research on biological soil crusts in southeastern Utah and the
desert southwest. Technician will collect soil samples and/or perform
lab analysis of biological samples, assist in the construction and
maintenance of experimental infrastructures, and assist with data
entry. Individual must have valid driver's license to operate
government vehicle. Technician should have knowledge of processes,
methods and procedures of biological science, knowledge of routine
field data collection procedures, skills in operation, maintenance,
and servicing of biological recording and measuring instruments, and
knowledge of procedures utilized in a biological lab. Work is
physically demanding and may involve moderate or sometimes extreme
exposure to discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, etc. To qualify
you need: 6 mos field party experience OR 2 yrs subprofessional
experience OR 1 yr of college-related courses. Transcripts supporting
college course work must be submitted with application.
HOW TO APPLY: Carefully read all information and instructions. It
is the responsibility of the applicant to insure the application is
complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for
soliciting additional information from applicants or from official
personnel records, but will consider individuals based on their
applications as submitted. Applications consisting of a resume and
an OF-612 must be received in the Canyonlands Research Station office
by the closing date on the announcement in order to be
considered. An OF-612 may be obtained through the Utah Division of
Workforce Services or from the website:
<http://www.usajobs.gov>www.usajobs.gov. Also submit: College
transcript or list of college courses, specifying title of course
work, completion date, semester or quarter hours earned by course
title, and grade earned. To claim 5 point Veterans Preference, a
DD-214 showing character of discharge is required. If claiming 10
point Veteran's Preference, an SF-15 with proof of claim is required.
Apply to:
Judson Hill
U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Discipline
Canyonlands Research Station
2290 S. West Resource Blvd.
Moab, UT 84532
Tel: 435 719-2359
Fax: 435 719-2350
Email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
