Biological Science Technician (Temp - FUL).

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in planning and conducting wildlife surveys, censuses, and biological studies to support wildlife management activities.
• Conducts wildlife capture, tagging, tracking, and collection of biological and spatial data.
• Monitors wildlife habitats, vegetation, environmental conditions, invasive plants, and disease outbreaks.
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes biological data using databases, GIS, and statistical software to prepare technical reports.
• Operates and maintains field equipment, vehicles, motorboat, agricultural tractor, GPS units, and other tools used in wildlife studies.
• Provides technical guidance and work direction to biological technicians, volunteers, and youth conservation personnel.
• Assists with habitat management activities, environmental education, and prescribed fire or wildland firefighting duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• Position filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority; eligibility limited to applicants who reside within 50 miles of the duty location. Proof of residency required.
• One-year probationary period required; continued employment contingent upon written certification