This position is a Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS- 0404-6 working in Whiteriver, Arizona for the R2-Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion.

Duties

The Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (AZFWCO) Whiteriver station is located in east-central Arizona in the White Mountains. The White Mountains of Arizona is a mountain range and mountainous region in the eastern part of the state, near the border with New Mexico. There are extensive hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping opportunities throughout the area including the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, and Arizona State Parks. We have a diverse team of individuals working on a range of projects involving native fish conservation (including Apache Trout recovery), sportfish management, and invasive species control. We are seeking to recruit a GS-6 Biological Science Technician to help lead our Apache Trout Crew in completing important recovery projects and monitoring Apache Trout populations on White Mountain Apache tribal lands, where over 80% of all wild Apache Trout exist. We are seeking candidates with strong leadership and communication skills, ability to lead individuals with diverse backgrounds, devising solutions to complex biological issue, and working as part of a team. Key duties for this position are: Provide technical guidance, training, and primary staff support to seasonal staff conducting fieldwork. Foster and coordinate diverse teams implementing surveys and other recovery work. Maintain and build key partnerships. Provide guidance and training in the use of internal training, payroll, and travel systems. Maintain gear, equipment, and vehicles or arrange for their maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform may required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 05/13/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-06] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-05 in the Federal service assisting with sampling and recording biological data for fish and assisting with fish biological surveys. This experience must also include using seines and nets to collect fish and experience securing, transporting/trailering, loading/packing, launching/retrieving, and maneuvering/operating watercraft safely for electrofishing and/or netting on large rivers, reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. 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

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 500 Gold Avenue, SW Room 5222 Albuquerque, NM 87103 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]