This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical assistant responsible for the collection, organization and analysis of fish habitat data on a National Forest.

Duties

Individually, or as a crew leader, participates in the development of fisheries project plans. Measures the amount and quantity of spawning areas on designated streams; samples and makes qualitative analyses of aquatic insects. Determines pool/riffle ration through observation; and measures and records discharge volumes through interpolation. Gathers and analyze survey data and makes recommendations for habitat improvement projects such as plunge pools and diversion dams to improve streambed configuration. Using a variety of tools takes bottom gravel samples and analyzes for silt, size fractions, etc. Keeps records of all data and develops these into statistical reports. Drafts maps or survey areas. Assists with compilation, justification, and refinement of biological data, e.g. Prepares charts and summaries, assists in developing an appropriate computer program, performs computations in numerical summaries, and cross references facts, dates, and other data. Schedules, organizes, and executes projects for identifying fishery problems. Using prescribed procedures resolves common administrative concerns related to the projects. Collect samples, including the establishment of test and control plots, as necessary. Compiles and summarizes the data that obtained from surveys, biological evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project. Runs computer programs to organize the data for analysis. Provides the data to professional personnel after checking it and developing explanations for unusually high or low figures or figures that seem inconsistent. Assists with development of reports after higher graded employees have refined and justified the data and analyzed the results. Independently coordinates work efforts with other technicians and scientists who are involved in carrying out a study. Meets with others in order to plan and coordinate work efforts, discuss technical requirements, and present study findings or to discuss technical problems encountered during the study.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-Verify.
• As a field going position working in brown or black bear habitat, this position is required to be firearm certified for personal and/or crew safety.
• Executive Order 12564 requires employees designated to carry a firearm to be subject to random drug testing.
• This position will be subject to random drug testing and will be placed in the applicant testing pool.
• The ability to obtain and maintain weapons certification is a condition of employment in this position, which involves receipt of a negative pre-certification drug test result.
• Passing a minimum background investigation, passing firearm classroom training and passing the shooting proficiency test.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GS-07: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6); OR one full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting biologists in the collection, ordering, and analysis of biological and physical data in an aquatic environment. Assisting in collecting biological data, inspecting multiple sites, and modifying procedures in performing fisheries-related assignments and project activities. Scheduling, servicing, calibrating, repairing, and installing fishery sampling gear. Selective Placement Factors As a field going position working in brown or black bear habitat, this position is required to be firearm certified for personal and/or crew safety. Executive Order 12564 requires employees designated to carry a firearm to be subject to random drug testing. This position will be subject to random drug testing and will be placed in the applicant testing pool. The ability to obtain and maintain weapons certification is a condition of employment in this position, which involves receipt of a negative pre-certification drug test result, passing a minimum background investigation, passing firearm classroom training and passing the shooting proficiency test. 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. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition {Title18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(9)}. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute, as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent or guardian. The term "convicted," as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information proved by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment, [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001].

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]