What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 10 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary: $46,696 (Step 01) to $60,703 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) within the Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

For GS-07: Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-07 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service that is in or related to the duties of this position. Examples of GS-06 level assignments include: Provides assistance and technical support in the design, coordination, and implementation of fieldwork related to coastal birds (shorebirds, seabirds, waterbirds, etc) as they use natural and engineered habitats within the southeast region, some of which requires access via motorized boat operation. Experience is required in 1) identifying birds of eastern North America by sight and sound (especially coastal birds like shorebirds, seabirds, and waterbirds), 2) operation of small outboard motorboats, 3) independently quantify abundance and diversity of avian species (especially coastal birds like shorebirds, seabirds, and waterbirds) by sight and sound via foot (up to 15 miles walked per day) or boat using full area surveys, 4) using a handheld GPS to collect information on data collection locations, 5) using binoculars and spotting scopes to identify birds by sight as well as read leg band combinations and flag codes, 6) making behavioral observations on individuals or groups of birds. **OR Applicants may substitute successful completion of 1 year of appropriate graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics or other field of study directly related to the work of this position for the required 1 year of specialized experience if it provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of this position. **OR Applicants may substitute a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and appropriate graduate level education (as described above) that is beyond the first 1/2 year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Contacts

• Address WILDLIFE BRANCH 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Megan Allbrook
• Phone: 303-236-9584
• Email: [email protected]