Pacfish Infish Biological Opinion
Seasonal Biological Science Tech.
Plants or Fisheries
PIBO Information Line: (435) 755-3584
The incumbent will serve as member of the PIBO Monitoring Program
team. The project's goal is to evaluate the status and trend of
aquatic and riparian habitat on lands managed by the Forest Service,
Bureau of Land Management and other federal agencies within the
Interior Columbia River and Upper Missouri River basins. The PIBO
program collects data on approximately 450 streams each year, located
throughout the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and
Montana. During the summer months the incumbent is required to work
remotely for 8 consecutive days, followed by a 6 day break. This is a
field based job requiring living, hiking, and working in remote areas
with uneven terrain and inclement weather conditions. Government
bunkhouses are available at most locations for a nominal fee.
Plant position responsibilities include riparian vegetation data
collection and extensive plant identification. You will learn a
variety of sampling techniques and how to identify many riparian
plant species, including: sedges, grasses, forbs, willows, and other
woody plants.
Fish position responsibilities include an intensive reach scale
stream survey. Using one of the most rigorously tested sampling
protocols available, technicians collect information on a variety of
stream attributes including habitat formations, channel geometry,
substrate size, stream bank characteristics, gradient, water
chemistry, large woody debris, and macro-invertebrate assemblages.
General biological science aid position responsibilities will mirror
those of the plant or fish
positions but serving in a supporting role. The responsibilities for
these positions are expected to expand through the season as training
and experience dictate.
Every position requires a valid driver's license issued by any US
state or territory, outdoor/field experience (job requires camping
for extended periods of time), an excellent attitude, and willingness to learn.
Riparian Vegetation Surveys Technicians:
-At least one plant taxonomy course
-Experience identifying plants using dichotomous keys (such as the
Flora of the Pacific Northwest, by Hitchcock and Cronquist)
Stream Morphology and Habitat Technicians:
-Course work in natural resources; especially fisheries and water resources
-Field experience collecting fisheries or stream habitat data.
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Once the job is open (Wednesday, February 26, 2014) use the search
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Position Grade Announcement Number
0404-Fish GS-4 14-TEMP110657-009630MG-DT
0404-Fish GS-5 14-TEMP110657-009613MG-DT
0404-Plant GS-4 14-TEMP110657-009644MG-DT
0404-Plant GS-5 14-TEMP110657-009639MG-DT
0404-Nat Res GS-3 14-TEMP110657-009634MG-DT
NOTE: These are nationwide job announcements that are very general
and do not include the specifics of the job duties. Please thoroughly
read the detailed job descriptions.
To be considered for these jobs you must select at least one of the
following locations:
Leadore, ID
Saint Regis, MT
Ukiah, OR
Logan, UT
It is highly advisable to apply to multiple, or all, locations.
Please indicate in your hiring material which of the above locations
would be acceptable.
Please answer the assessment questions to the best of your ability.
Remember that these postings are generally described and do not
necessarily reflect PIBO job duties listed above. USAJobs has a
number of buttons that it uses for navigation. Be sure to use them to
go back, certify, save, submit, etc. or your application may not be considered.
If you have any further questions about the application process or
the PIBO program, it is important that you only direct them to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] or call 435-755-3584; do
not contact PIBO staff directly.
Amanda Gavin
Biological Science Technician
PIBO Effectiveness Monitoring Program
USDA Forest Service
Office: (435) 755-3571
Cell: (978) 518-6073
Email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
