This position is located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10-years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. For information on the area or duties of the position contact [email protected] or 440-420-6392

Duties

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 06/03/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Major Duties: The biological technician selected for this position will perform some or all of the following duties under the supervision of the park's Plant Ecologist: (1) lead staff and volunteers in management of exotic plants using manual, mechanical and/or chemical methods; (2) maintain and care for tools, equipment and supplies; (3) keep records of herbicide use and field work; (4) inventory and map the distribution and abundance of exotic plants using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment; (5) use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to prepare maps and locate sites; (6) use computer software to compile data, analyze data and prepare reports; (7) assist with propagation of native plants at the park's native plant nursery; (8) lead staff and volunteers in revegetation of disturbed sites using native plant materials; and (9) assist with collection of native seeds and cuttings The selected technician also may assist with other resource-management activities at the park, such as monitoring habitat conditions, evaluating amphibian populations, assisting with deer and/or coyote surveys, monitoring butterfly/pollinator populations, and assisting with restoration of fish and wildlife on park land. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis. Work Environment: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals. Area Information: Park Housing MAY be available. Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River between the cities of Cleveland and Akron in northeast Ohio. The park's mission is to preserve and protect the historic, scenic, natural, and recreational values of the Cuyahoga River Valley for public use and enjoyment. The park is dominated by deciduous forest but also supports meadows, wetlands, streams, and agriculture. Summers are moderately warm with average temperatures in the 70's. Winters are moderately cold with average temperatures in the 20's and 30's. Heavy snowfall can be common during winter months.Excellent recreational and educational opportunities are available in the area, including hiking and biking trails, numerous restaurants and theaters, nearby shopping, and a variety of universities and colleges. Park housing should be available but is not guaranteed. Seasonal employees in park housing typically are assigned private rooms in shared quarters with shared common space. Due to limited space, park housing cannot accommodate family members or pets. If park housing is not available, apartments or other options are available in nearby communities with rents typically starting around $500 per month; less expensive options may be available.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/03/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: organizing, scheduling, and executing established natural resource projects with multiple components, staff crews, or programs; training others to accurately follow procedures; determining and implementing exotic plant control efforts; analyzing and providing botanical data for long-term planning efforts; conducting botanical surveys to be used in environmental assessments; developing and implementing site restoration plans, etc. You must include hours per week worked on your resume. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours or equivalent) of graduate level study that directly applies to the position such as botany, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, etc. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts indicating degree earned and credit hours in order to qualify based on education. A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate level coursework is considered qualifying when combined with specialized experience. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts indicating degree earned and credit hours in order to qualify based on education. A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected. Volunteer Experience: 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

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Cuyahoga Valley National Park 15610 Vaughn Road Brecksville, OH 44141 US
• Name: Mark Laver
• Phone: (330) 657-2370 X4
• Email: [email protected]