Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 100 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 100 applicants, or 12/13/2019 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:
59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 100 applicant limit. Assist in conducting wildlife (shorebirds, water birds, sea turtles and marine mammals) censuses and surveys. Assists with vegetation management. Assemble basic information on wildlife populations such as habitat use, sex, age structure, seasonal movement, and harvest characteristics. Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring tests of the field data collected, and applies these findings in assisting with the presentation of reports relating to field activities. Enters and retrieves data from Geographic Information System (GIS) or other information management systems.
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must have been related to the work of the position for which application is made. The specialized experience required for some positions in this series is normally work performed in a controlled environment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
activities related to controlling, removing, euthanizing, and harvesting, conducting research studies, working with plants or animals to analyze behavior and breeding patterns, etc . You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least six semester hours must have been directly related to the position being filled. . You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take . Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Your must provide a copy of your Transcript. 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.
59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 100 applicant limit. Assist in conducting wildlife (shorebirds, water birds, sea turtles and marine mammals) censuses and surveys. Assists with vegetation management. Assemble basic information on wildlife populations such as habitat use, sex, age structure, seasonal movement, and harvest characteristics. Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring tests of the field data collected, and applies these findings in assisting with the presentation of reports relating to field activities. Enters and retrieves data from Geographic Information System (GIS) or other information management systems.
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must have been related to the work of the position for which application is made. The specialized experience required for some positions in this series is normally work performed in a controlled environment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
activities related to controlling, removing, euthanizing, and harvesting, conducting research studies, working with plants or animals to analyze behavior and breeding patterns, etc . You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least six semester hours must have been directly related to the position being filled. . You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take . Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Your must provide a copy of your Transcript. 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:
$34,020 to $44,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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