This position is a Biological Science Technician (Avian), GS-0404-4 working in Fairbanks Alaska working for the Northern Alaska Fish & Wildlife Field Office. Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 1.69% cost-of-living allowance (COLA).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. As a Biological Science Technician (Avian) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in conducting wildlife surveys by counting various species and keeping detailed and accurate field reports. Tabulates field data. Prepares graphs, tables, habitat maps, etc. Assists in conducting wildlife surveys by counting various species and keeping detailed and accurate field reports. Maintains field camps and equipment.

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.
• Firearm: Selectees will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties.
• Driver’s License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout their employment in this position.

Qualifications

A selectee receiving a temporary appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected and are not entitled to within grade increases. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Only experience and education obtained by 12/09/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-04] Six (6) months of general experience and Six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-3 grade level or higher in the Federal service. General experience is (1) work that has demonstrated the ability to perform the duties of this position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with biological work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include taking scientific measurements and performing simple mathematical calculations; assisting in capturing, tagging, collaring, or banding animals; keeping detailed and precise records in order to collect and report data; and any other work that is performed in a controlled environment which includes research activity or control program work. OR Successfully completed two academic years of study above high school (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) that included at least 12 semester/18 quarter hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses: biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours are directly related to the occupation. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement 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

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the 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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

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