This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a 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. Assists biologists in the collection, ordering, and analysis of biological and physical data in the aquatic environment. Collects and makes preliminary analysis of biological and physical data. Computes and summarizes data and prepares charts, graphs, and figures for data analysis. 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, and performs computations in numerical summaries. Cross references facts, dates, and other data. In support of research, conservation, production, and management of fishes, or fishery resources, collects samples and assists in the identification and assessment of any problems caused. Compiles and summarizes data from survey, biological evaluations, and pilot tests. Runs routine computer programs and checks resulting data for inconsistencies. Provides results to professional personnel for refinement, adjustment, and analysis and may assist in the preparation of reports. Performs laboratory analysis of sediment and water quality samples. Schedules, services, calibrate repairs, and installs sampling instrumentation. Collects data from field recording instruments and makes on-site measurements of study area conditions.

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.

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-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5). GS-06: There is no substitution of education for experience for this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisted in the development of fisheries project and study plans as well as guidelines for projects such as preparing maps of survey areas, selecting applicable methods, determining equipment needs, and assessing measurements outside the normal tolerance. Performed program support work for fisheries related projects such as planning daily activities, calibrating and operating a variety of complex equipment, collecting samples, and recording data. 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 provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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]