This position is a Biological Science Technician (Avian), GS-0404-6 working in Homer Alaska for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Salary: GS Pay tables may be found here Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 3.21% COLA rate cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates .This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.

Duties

This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. The duties of these positions will be to conduct seabird monitoring work on Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. The incumbent will spend 1-4 months at a remote site with 1-2 other people. As a Biological Science Technician (Avian) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Collect detailed data on avian populations without direct daily supervision. Data are collected on abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, and seasonal movements. Work in remote field camps and operate equipment including, but not limited to: boats, temporary structures, camp stoves, generators, radios and satellite phones. Collect avian morphometric data, mark/recapture data and biological samples by capturing, measuring, bleeding, and marking birds. Use field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers. Use computers to tabulate, manage and analyze basic data on avian populations without direct daily supervision. Lead field camps including planning logistics, developing work plans/schedules, providing instruction, and working with others.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• 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 11/01/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification for this grade level. Minimum Qualification [GS-06] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-5 in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: performing biological studies for determining the manner and extent to which avian populations are affected by management activities; conducting avian surveys; responsibility for field camp logistics; participating in the development of work plans and schedules; leading small groups of technicians and providing the necessary training in techniques and procedures; and any other work that is performed in a controlled environment which includes research activity or control program work. 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

This does not have an educational substitute.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]