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. 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.

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). 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. 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]