Biological Science Technician (Plants)

This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 12 months that may be extended for 12 additional months without further competition.

Summary

Salary: $44,117 (Step 01) to $57,354 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Overview

Accepting applications

Duties

Seasonal Work Schedule - This position has a full-time seasonal work schedule. The selectee's services will be required full-time primarily during the research field season, starting approximately in April and ending in October of each year. At the end of the season, the individual will be placed in a non-work/non-pay status. It is expected/anticipated that individuals will work at least 6 months per year, but no more than 50 weeks or 25 pay periods on a full-time basis. The selectee will be required to sign a statement of understanding upon appointment to this position.

As a Biological Science Technician (Plants) within the Western Ecological Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Conduct field studies and surveys to collect biological data and/or specimens.
Collect and organize field data using a variety of botanical data collection procedures and equipment.
Conduct a variety of data manipulation and analyses such as compiling and tabulating botanical data and other resource management information, including research and long-term monitoring projects.
Coordinate and lead field crews.
Provide full range of coordination, logistical support, and area orientation for cooperating scientists and technicians.
Compile, analyze and summarize field data for preparation of final reports and publications.
Operate a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.
Operate and maintain outboard powered boats.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.
More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-06 level:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service that is in or related to the duties of this position. Specialized experience may include work as a technician or aid in a research activity or control program work, nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment, or 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 if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

How to Apply

--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted.

--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1) Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2) If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. 3) As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4) Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5) Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6) Submit required documents. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.

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