The National Park Service is seeking up to six aquatic technicians for the 2008 summer field season in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). All vacancies are GS-5 positions at $14.21/hr. The primary objective of these positions is to restore 1) populations of the mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa), a rapidly declining species, and 2) high elevation lake and stream ecosystems. Primary duties include backpacking to lake basins in park Wilderness, removing non-native trout populations from lakes and streams using gill nets and backpack electrofishers, and surveying populations of the mountain yellow-legged frog. Additional duties include following detailed protocols, recording environmental parameters, and communicating an overview of the project to park visitors. Further additional duties may include entering field data into software programs, managing databases, and writing reports. Emphasis is on field work in both team and individual settings. Work dates depend on timing of snowmelt, but are estimated to be from late June to late September. Interested applicants must apply through the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. The announcement number is SEKI 164240 and can be found by typing in the announcement number in the keywords search window of the USAJOBS homepage, clicking Search, and then following the link to the actual announcement. Applications must include a resume, a completed questionnaire (shown in announcement), and a copy of your college transcripts (if you wish to be qualified based on experience and education). Read the announcement for specific details.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST BE COMPLETED BY MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS. For general application questions contact SEKI Personnel by emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] or calling 559-565-3754. For specific position questions, contact SEKI Aquatic Resources by emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] or calling 559-565-4273.
