GG-404-6 Field Technician Salary: $15.42 per hour Vacancy # SRFS-07-010 Duration of job: August 15, 2007 through approx. Nov. 15, 2007 Type of appointment: Temporary - Fulltime, with possible periods of PT or Intermittent work. Duty Station: Boise, Idaho
Duties: We are seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in a telemetry study of sage sparrow movements and habitat use during fall migration. The project will begin in isolated but scenic areas of central Oregon and move south through Nevada towards California, New Mexico, and Arizona as fall migration proceeds. Field work will include, but is not limited to, capturing and mounting radio transmitters on live sage sparrows, telemetry using directional antennas, and various vegetation sampling techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in radio telemetry (at least 3 months), familiarity with the vegetation of western shrublands, previous work experience in remote locations that require off-road driving, and the ability to use GPS/GIS for navigation purposes. This is a physically demanding job, involving hiking, driving, and camping in rugged terrain for up to 8-10 days (with 2 days off per 5 days worked). Additionally, this study will require irregular hours in extreme weather conditions. Ideal candidates will be patient, good humored, and flexible in the face of the challenges inherent in tracking small birds in a big desert across large distances on potentially unknown pathways. Technicians will be provided an $18/day per diem while in travel status. You must have 1 year and 9 months of field experience OR 4 years sub-professional work OR 4 years of college with courses related to the field of work plus 3 months of field or lab experience to qualify for this position. The job is posted at http://cl.idaho.gov/portal/ as position ID1279911. To apply, please send a CV and copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) OR Federal Application Form OF-612 to: Rhonda Dart USGS Snake River Field Station 970 Lusk St. Boise, ID 83706 PH: 208-426-5207 FAX: 208-426-5210 Please refer to position ID1279911, include dates of employment and hours/week worked in your resume, and (if claiming veteran's preference) submit a copy of your DD-214. For more more information please contact: Kurt Fesenmyer (208-426-5212) The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
