JOB SUMMARY: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is April - October/November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April When Temporary is selected: Overview section; Appointment Type text field Add the following; Not to Exceed: 1039 Hours. MAJOR DUTIES: This position is located within the Division of Natural Resource Management at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. GS-06 Duties: Assist with sampling water quality of inland lakes, rivers, and at Lake Michigan beach sites throughout the Lakeshore. Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Draft project reports may include literature research, descriptions of methods, preparation of graphs and charts, and summary of findings. Perform routine and recurring testing of water quality, both chemical and bacteriological; using qPCR to analyze water samples for the presence of aquatic invasive species; maintaining a laboratory for fecal bacteria and eDNA testing; recording all data collected and providing preliminary assessment and classification of the information; u Use a Global Positioning System device to locate and mark sampling sites in remote locations. Portaging and paddling a canoe for long distances to sample interior lakes. Process water samples for laboratory analysis according to detailed standard operating procedures; installing, operating, maintaining, and calibrating water quality sampling equipment; and entering data into computer spreadsheets or databases. GS-07 Duties: Perform all GS-6 duties, as well as using qPCR to test for DNA of bacteria as well as aquatic invasive species in water samples. The GS-07 position will have an expanded role in running the qPCR testing and require less direct oversight. The position will also be responsible for daily supervisory duties of interns. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Government Housing May Be Available. Park Information: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is within a beautiful scenic resort area on the shores of Lake Michigan . Housing, medical facilities, shopping, churches, banks, daycare, and recreational opportunities are readily available within a 30 mile radius from park headquarters in Empire. High temperatures average between 70-80 degrees in the summer and low temperatures average between 10-20 degrees in winter. Shared government housing may be available for rent. For additional area information, please visit www.nps.gov/slbe. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
