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Open: March 24, 2026 — Closes: April 6, 2026
Summary
What General Information Do I Need to Know About This Position? Salary: $24.44 hourly (Step 01) to $31.77 hourly (Step 10). Note: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. All qualified applicants with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. CONTINUED IN DUTIES SECTION:
Major Duties
CONTINUED FROM SUMMARY SECTION: Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not-to-exceed 1 year but may be extended without further competition. Employment may not exceed 1,039 hours in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Resume Length: Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. DUTIES: As a Biological Science Technician (Field Assistant) within the Fort Collins Science Center some of your specific duties will include: Collects biological, botany, fisheries, or wildlife data from study files or monitoring stations. Performs laboratory analysis of biological samples to determine specified chemical, biological, or physical characteristics. Prepare scientific data and summaries and assist in preparation of technical reports. Operates a government motor vehicle or a boat as an incidental driver. Physical Demands: Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions. Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre-employment physical.
