2019 SUMMER JOBS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA
AMPHIBIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS WANTED
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*Employer:*USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest), Stanislaus
National Forest
*Location:*Field work is throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of
California. Job location is Sonora, California.
*Employment Duration:*Approximately June-August, 2019
*Titles:*Biological Sciences Technician (Wildlife)
*Series/Grade Levels:*GS-0404-04, GS-0404-05, and GS-0404-06
*Compensation:*$14.30- $17.84 per hour, plus $38-$55 per diem each field
day.
*Application Open Dates:**09/17/18- **10/12/18*
*Eligibility:*US citizens at least 18 years of age.
*Background and Job Description:*
The U.S. Forest Service is hiring seasonal biological technicians for a
long-term amphibian monitoring program focusing on the Sierra Nevada
yellow-legged frog (/Rana sierrae)/ and the Yosemite toad (/Anaxyrus
canorus)/.
These jobs will predominantly consist of field work in the Sierra Nevada
at elevations of 5,000-12,000 feet.Primary duties include locating and
traveling to selected sample sites; surveying lakes, ponds, meadows, and
streams for amphibians; and collecting habitat data.Many of the sites
will be remote, requiring backpacking trips of up to 8-days
duration.Some preparatory office work may be available in early season
and data cleanup at the end of the season.We are looking for applicants
with a background and/or high level of interest in herpetology and/or
aquatic biology who are in good physical condition and willing to endure
high altitude, temperature extremes, rough terrain, and the occasional
mosquito (ok, maybe thousands).Backpacking and backcountry experience,
and experience in amphibian surveys and identification are
desired.Ability to get along with crew members for prolonged periods in
the backcountry is a must.Housing will likely be available for
approximately $350-450 /month.
*Hiring Process:*
Apply online at:https://www.usajobs.gov/
Search for announcement numbers:
19-TEMP-R5-BSTWF-4DT-PM, 19-TEMP-R5-BSTWF-5DT-PM, & 19-TEMP-C56-BSTWF-6DT-PR
These are generic job announcements for technician jobs throughout the
country*.You must select "Sonora, California" as a location to be
eligible for this position.*
In addition to completing the online application, please send a cover
letter and resume to:
Lucas Wilkinson, Amphibian Monitoring Crew Supervisor,
lwilkin...@fs.fed.us <mailto:lwilkin...@fs.fed.us>
If you have questions, please email me.Please, no phone calls.
This is a great employment opportunity in an incredibly beautiful
location.We are looking forward to a very busy and exceptionally fun
field season.Join us!
