Position Announcement Great Lakes Network National Park Service Biological Science Technician
Location: Hastings, Minnesota (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore) Duration: May 10 August 24, 2011 (starting date firm) Series and Grade: GS-0404-4/5 Vacancies: 1 Pay: $14.21-$15.90/hour Major Duties: The incumbent will work for the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner. The incumbents will assist with sampling vegetation. This is largely a field based position. The incumbent will assist with the establishment of permanent monitoring plots at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Incumbent will collect extensive monitoring data on trees, shrubs, and coarse woody materials, as well as identify select insect and disease pathogens and assess tree health. This position will be based in Hastings, Minnesota. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people. The incumbent will also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work. This position will require frequent travel, and will typically work an eight day on/six day off schedule. The incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, and poisonous plants. Additional Information: This position is only being offered only to students who are currently enrolled in college and who will also be enrolled in fall 2011 (proof of enrollment must be presented). Please contact Jessica Grochowski 715-682-0631, ext. 58, if interested. No emails please. Applications will be considered immediately. Please do not respond to this after March 25th.
