This position is located within a National Forest. Biological Science Technician (Natural Resources), is responsible for performing a variety of complex and recurring duties in support natural resource programs.

Duties

Schedules, organizes, and executes field projects for detecting, identifying and evaluating natural resource problems , i.e., water, land, food, plants, animals, and soils. Assignments include collecting samples, establishing tests and control plots as necessary. Compiling and summarizing data obtained from aerial and ground surveys including natural resource monitoring, evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project. Taking photographs to record resource damage; running computer programs to organize the data for analysis; conduct routine analyses. Provides the data to professional personnel after checking it and developing explanations for unusually high or low figures and/or figures that seem inconsistent. Using prescribed procedures, the technician resolves common administrative, technical and/or safety concerns related to the project. Assists with development of reports after higher graded employees have refined and verified the data and analyzed the results. Participates as a team member to collaboratively achieve mutual goals and objectives. Provides technical knowledge and skills to address specific issues and resolves.

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); 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: Detecting, identifying and evaluating natural resource problems; compiling and summarizing data obtained from aerial and ground surveys; collecting samples, establishing test and control plots; and contacting routine analysis. 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]