JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Biological Science Technician (Avian), GS-0404-6 working in Homer Alaska for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Salary: GS Pay tables may be found here Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 3.21% COLA rate cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates .This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease. 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. The duties of these positions will be to conduct seabird monitoring work on Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. The incumbent will spend 1-4 months at a remote site with 1-2 other people. As a Biological Science Technician (Avian) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Collect detailed data on avian populations without direct daily supervision. Data are collected on abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, and seasonal movements. Work in remote field camps and operate equipment including, but not limited to: boats, temporary structures, camp stoves, generators, radios and satellite phones. Collect avian morphometric data, mark/recapture data and biological samples by capturing, measuring, bleeding, and marking birds. Use field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers. Use computers to tabulate, manage and analyze basic data on avian populations without direct daily supervision. Lead field camps including planning logistics, developing work plans/schedules, providing instruction, and working with others. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
