As a Biological Science Technician (Plants), you will work for the Natural Resource Management Team at New River Gorge National River, Gauley River National Recreation Area, and Bluestone National Scenic River, with a duty station in Glen Jean, WV. Your primary role involves assisting with programs in forest health, vegetation ecology, rare plants, and integrated pest management.

Duties

Conducts field surveys and assessments of rare plant populations, nonnative invasive plant infestations, and plant communities. Controls nonnative invasive plants using integrated pest management methods such as manual hand digging/pulling, mowing, and spraying herbicides. Assists with monitoring effectiveness of treatments Controls invasive insects, such as hemlock woolly adelgid, using chemical and biological control methods. Monitors forest pest population levels and their impacts on forest health Assists with restoration efforts of rare plant species and habitats as well as degraded lands. Collects native seeds for propagation and plant trees, shrubs, and other native plants Collect and enter field data, prepare reports, and summarize findings.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• May be subject to a one-year probationary period.
• All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Status candidates must meet-time-in-grade requirements.
• You will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator's license.
• You must be able to lift and carry 45 lbs.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service, assisting with the planning of and independently conducting surveys or studies of plant species; performing habitat restoration through management of nonnative invasive species and/or native planting; using and maintaining tools and equipment for use in laboratory or field work; and drafting portions of study reports for review by higher-level scientists/researchers. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address New River Gorge National Park and Preserve PO Box 246 Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]