TWO BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS/INTERNS NEEDED -- SUMMER 2006 The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is seeking to hire two=20 full-time temporary Biological Science Technicians (GS-404-04) to assist=20 in maintaining two large-scale avian monitoring programs: the North=20 American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS; www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs) and the=20 Breeding Bird Atlas (BBA; www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bba/). Duties: Preparation of =
biological data for computer entry, performance of quality assurance and=20 quality control procedures on biological data using optical character=20 recognition software and other techniques, assisting with database=20 management, photocopying and filing, conducting literature searches,=20 preparation of graphs, charts and other materials for web pages, and=20 assisting in preparation of administrative correspondence and technical=20 reports on wildlife resources. Duration: 22 May - 1 Sept. 2006 (approximate start and end dates)=20 Salary: $12.68 per hour.=20 Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Qualifications: These positions will be filled via the U.S. Geological=20 Survey?s Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP).=20 To qualify for the STEP program applicants must be a: 1) U.S.A. citizen=20 2) Current student (undergraduate) in good standing at an accredited=20 college or university In addition to the requirements above, preferred candidates will possess=20 the following qualifications: -- Two years of completed course work in biology, wildlife management,=20 environmental science, or related field. -- Knowledge of biological theories, concepts and principles; knowledge of = distributions=20 and natural histories of North American birds, a plus but not required. -- Knowledge of computer software used to summarize data and develop web=20 pages (e.g., Excel, Access, MS Word). -- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Duty Station: work will be performed in an office environment located on=20 the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center campus in Laurel, MD. Housing=20 and transportation to and from the work station will be the responsibility = of the applicant.=20 Contact: Keith Pardieck (301-497-5843). To apply, send cover letter and=20 resume with three references by 17 March 2006 to: Keith Pardieck, USGS=20 Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD=20 20708-4038; email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------- Keith L. Pardieck Wildlife Biologist, U.S. BBS Coordinator USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center 12100 Beech Forest Road Laurel, MD 20708-4038 301-497-5843 Tel 301-497-5784 Fax Breeding Bird Survey - www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------
