Biological Science Technician.

Duties

• Performs environmental monitoring activities such as water quality monitoring, zooplankton sampling, macro invertebrates sampling, etc.
• Serves as a crew member on a team performing field tests and surveys involving the collection of water quality and lake sediment data from a boat and bridge crossings at standardized sample locations and occasionally on the Missouri River.
• The position requires travel to remote boat ramps along the Kansas City District Lakes. Work days are usually long and overnight stays are often required. Working conditions can be difficult due to weather events and exposure to heat and sun.
• Serves as a crew member on a team performing field tests and surveys involving the collection of fisheries and water quality data from a boat on the Kansas City District Lakes and rivers.
• Assists with laboratory duties including preparing for planned water quality field work, using lab equipment, assisting with boat maintenance, and maintaining clean and safe conditions at the lab.
• Assists with preparation of reports on status of assessment field tests and justifications for changes in operating procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 75% for official duties/training.
• Term employment is subject to a trial period.
• Term employment NTE 18 months. Employment will not be extended.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
• Minimum Education Requirements: Applicants must have successful completion of 2 years of study that include at least 12 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, limnology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to the position to be filled.
• Specialized experience related to this position at the GS4 level or higher may be substituted for the education requirements.
• Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized,