Outreach Notice Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GG-0404-05 Location(s): Cle Elum, Washington Corvallis, Oregon Roseburg, Oregon Willow Creek, California
Duration: March 1, 2015 through August 27, 2015 Job Description: The USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Corvallis Research Group, is seeking eight (8) full-time, seasonal field technicians (GS-05) to assist on a large-scale study evaluating the competitive impacts of barred owls on population demography of northern spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest. Primary responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and summarizing data obtained during nighttime occupancy surveys of barred owls and spotted owls. Successful applicants should expect to spend approximately 85% of time performing field surveys, while the remaining 15% will involve data entry and other office tasks. Each technician must be able to work under the supervision of a crew leader and have strong teamwork skills, but he/she will be primarily conducting data collection independently at night following an established protocol. The position requires driving four-wheel-drive vehicles on primitive forest roads at night and navigating steep terrain on foot to access survey sites in the day. Orienteering skills, including the use of maps, compass, and handheld GPS units, are essential. This is a full time, seasonal (6-month) appointment not to exceed 180 days. Two positions will be based in each of the four study areas listed above; applicants should state their top two location preferences in their application materials (see below). Salary: $15.15 per hour, 40 hours per week Qualifications: To qualify for a GG-5 you need 9 months of field survey experience OR 3 years of sub-professional work experience OR 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90 semester/135 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Subprofessional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment. EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE QUALIFYING. Previous experience working with spotted owls and/or barred owls is highly desirable, but not required. To Apply: 1) Submit one of the following forms of application: (a) résumé or (b) OF- 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, OR (c) other written format (Electronic submissions acceptable). Applicants must include beginning and ending dates and hours worked per week for each position listed on resume. Cover letter is optional, but recommended. 2) Submit a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial acceptable) to document all education used for position qualification. To claim 5 point Veteran's Preference, a D D-214 showing character of discharge is required. If claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference, a SF-15 with proof of claim is required. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2015 TO: Michelle Schatz USGS-BRD-Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center 777 NW 9th St, Suite 400 Corvallis, Oregon 97330 e-mail [email protected] Fax: 541-750-1066 APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT (01/02/2015) TO BE CONSIDERED The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non- disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non- merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For more information about the position please contact: Krista Lewicki Wildlife Biologist U.S. Geological Survey Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 750-0964 Email: [email protected]
