POSITION: Biological Science Technician, GG-0404-04 DATE
OPENED: 07/19/10
SALARY:
$13.41/hr
DATE CLOSED: 07/23/10
07/30/10
8/06/10
8/13/10
8/20/10
8/27/10
9/03/10
9/10/10
9/17/10
9/24/10
10/01/10
TYPE OF APPT: Temporary, Not-to-exceed 180 working
days
TOUR OF DUTY: Full-Time, with possible periods of part-time and
intermittent work
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens
LOCATION: US Geological Survey, Biological Resources Discipline, Moab, Utah
There are up to four (4) positions to be hired from this
announcement. Open dates are 07/19/2010 through 10/01/2010. This
announcement will be open until all positions are filled, or closed
on 10/01/2010. On each of the above dates the announcement will be
closed and applications received as of that date will be
evaluated. If the positions are filled prior to 10/01/2010, the
announcement will be closed as of the closure date listed. All
applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the dates listed.
THESE ARE TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICES POSITIONS for which all
qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and
be considered. Appointment to these positions, however, will not
convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will only
be for the duration of the position, normally 3-6 months. Temporary
employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement System and
annual and sick leave will be accrued except in intermittent status.
Employees are ineligible for health and life insurance coverage.
DUTIES: Performs the following and similar kinds of routine tasks
gathering field data supporting projects focused on the effects of
climate change and disturbance on desert ecosystems: Performs
technical work in the field or lab in support of research on
biological soil crusts in southeastern Utah and the desert southwest.
Collects soil samples and/or performs lab analysis of biological
samples. Assists with data entry. Must have valid driver's license to
operate gov't vehicle. Transcripts supporting college course work
must be submitted with application. Job number must also be included
with application.
For a complete description of duties, qualifications required, and
instructions on how to apply, please send your email inquiry to:
[email protected]
