JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Yukon-Charley Rivers and Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, in the Arctic Inventory and Monitoring Network Division. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of ten years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. MAJOR DUTIES: Biological Science Technician (Wildlife-GIS) position is concerned with research, conservation, and management of wildlife; the control of wildlife; or the determination, establishment, and application of the biological facts, principles, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for the conservation, management, and control of wildlife. This position also is concerned with mapping, simple data analysis, and some data development using Geographic Information Systems and related equipment. Major duties may include: Provides Geographic Information System GIS products to biologists, ecologists, and biometricians, to support field work, data analysis, and outreach. Plans and executes aerial surveys of Dall's sheep, Muskox, and other wildlife species. Supports Biometricians with the storage, organization, and analysis of field data. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
