JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the position is to perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to natural resource management. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. This position is intended to report to a specialist or resources manager in the same or a related field. MAJOR DUTIES: The Biological Science Technician will work primarily with plants within the park's Resource Management Division (headquartered near Berlin, MD). Surveys and treats invasive plant infestations using manual methods and herbicides, assisting park staff with vegetation surveys and resource management activities. Works independently and as part of a field team to complete daily field activities efficiently. Prepares and applies herbicide chemicals while maintaining application equipment and keeping detailed records of field activities. Utilizes GPS equipment to record spatial and attribute data, processes collected data and produces summary maps and reports. Trained in QA/QC and metadata requirements for data collection and work output. Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Thursday, December 19, 2024 Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. Positions are TEMPORARY, not to exceed 1039 hours in a service year. Government Housing may be available. Please contact the hiring manager(s) for availability. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
