Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as the lead biological technician in the Outer Banks Group for field resource management activities. Oversees the Group's natural resources management activities related to the park Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan. Activities include wildlife and vegetation management,hydrological monitoring, water quality and meteorological monitoring, pest management, observations of shorebird nesting and breeding behaviors, sea turtle nesting monitoring. Assist with the implementation of scientific monitoring and research planning through the development of science plans and internal park science programs. Inputs resource management data into appropriate databases. Assist in planning and conducting biological surveys for the conservation and recovery of listed and at-risk species and their habitats. Assist in studying and preparing reports on monitoring and research projects for shorebirds, sea turtles, and/or other wildlife with emphasis on Federally listed species. Develop and use automated databases to enter, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data. Provide work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, volunteers, students and others who are involved in resources management activities. Conduct outreach and provide information on fish and wildlife resources. Operate a variety of field equipment commonly used in research studies. Locate, capture, census, mark, and tag terrestrial and aquatic species of fish, wildlife, and plants. Communicate with other divisions to ensure compliance with resource management activities. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. To qualify for this position at the GS-0404-06/07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
GS-06:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-0404-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). The specialized experience required for some positions in this series is normally work performed in a controlled environment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Research activity or control program work. Nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment. Work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice. Farming experience that was not performed in a controlled environment, or experience as a laborer who was not responsible for planning and scheduling his/her own work, but only performed assigned tasks, would not qualify as specialized experience. You must include hours per week worked. GS-07:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-0404-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). The specialized experience required for some positions in this series is normally work performed in a controlled environment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Research activity or control program work. Nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment. Work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice. Farming experience that was not performed in a controlled environment, or experience as a laborer who was not responsible for planning and scheduling his/her own work, but only performed assigned tasks, would not qualify as specialized experience. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate education. (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate education in courses in a field of study directly related to the position to be filled. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serves as the lead biological technician in the Outer Banks Group for field resource management activities. Oversees the Group's natural resources management activities related to the park Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan. Activities include wildlife and vegetation management,hydrological monitoring, water quality and meteorological monitoring, pest management, observations of shorebird nesting and breeding behaviors, sea turtle nesting monitoring. Assist with the implementation of scientific monitoring and research planning through the development of science plans and internal park science programs. Inputs resource management data into appropriate databases. Assist in planning and conducting biological surveys for the conservation and recovery of listed and at-risk species and their habitats. Assist in studying and preparing reports on monitoring and research projects for shorebirds, sea turtles, and/or other wildlife with emphasis on Federally listed species. Develop and use automated databases to enter, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data. Provide work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, volunteers, students and others who are involved in resources management activities. Conduct outreach and provide information on fish and wildlife resources. Operate a variety of field equipment commonly used in research studies. Locate, capture, census, mark, and tag terrestrial and aquatic species of fish, wildlife, and plants. Communicate with other divisions to ensure compliance with resource management activities. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. To qualify for this position at the GS-0404-06/07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
GS-06:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-0404-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). The specialized experience required for some positions in this series is normally work performed in a controlled environment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Research activity or control program work. Nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment. Work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice. Farming experience that was not performed in a controlled environment, or experience as a laborer who was not responsible for planning and scheduling his/her own work, but only performed assigned tasks, would not qualify as specialized experience. You must include hours per week worked. GS-07:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-0404-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). The specialized experience required for some positions in this series is normally work performed in a controlled environment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Research activity or control program work. Nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment. Work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice. Farming experience that was not performed in a controlled environment, or experience as a laborer who was not responsible for planning and scheduling his/her own work, but only performed assigned tasks, would not qualify as specialized experience. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate education. (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate education in courses in a field of study directly related to the position to be filled. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$37,921 to $54,784 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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