JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Biological Science Technician, GS- 0404-6 working in Seneca Falls, New York for the R5-Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. This is a temporary position expected to last NTE 1039 Hours. MAJOR DUTIES: This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. As a Biological Science Technician (NWRS) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in planning wildlife censuses and surveys such as establishing schedules and procedures to accomplish surveys. Independently carries out wildlife studies by following research methods and established procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work. Monitors and implement activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife. Monitors and assists in control of wildlife, plant disease outbreaks, pest plant control, mowing/seeding activities and vegetation removal. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife. Collects, assesses, and organizes biological and physical environment data from field investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife or plant resources from development projects, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects. Assists in planning plants surveys and recommends plant management practices. Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems. Uses automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of wildlife and/or botany reports. Assists in preparing news release drafts for area media, and/or presenting informational or educational programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools. Operates farm tractors, light trucks, vehicles, small water craft and various other equipment such as generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras. Provides work direction and guidance to biological technicians and volunteers and YCC enrollees, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles and watercraft. Collects physiological and demographic data on harvested game at hunter check stations. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
