The Presidio Trust is a Federal government corporation that manages and protects the Presidio of San Francisco as part of the National Park System. The Trust is now accepting applications for the following Federal excepted-service position.
SEASONAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN Duties consist of technical biological science tasks common to natural resource management including: field resources management work in native plant restoration, protection, inventorying and monitoring. Installs and maintains native plants with attention to ecological requirements of each species; controls invasive plants using a variety of methods; implements monitoring protocols to track rare plants and characterize plant communities at restoration sites; collects and organizes field data; leads and trains volunteers and students in resource management and field research; assists with tool inventory and maintenance; participates in Integrated Pest Management Program, which may include using chain saws, weed whips, flamers, and application of herbicides (for which a Qualified Applicator's Certificate from California Department of Pesticide Regulation is required). The work requires strenuous outdoor activity including walking, climbing, lifting and carrying heavy items, and the completion of repetitive tasks requiring the use of power tools and application of herbicides. Part-time 24 hours per week, not to exceed 7 months. Requires associate's degree; bachelor's degree is strongly favored. Must have knowledge of established practices, procedures, and techniques of one or more of the biological sciences; knowledge of routine natural resource management practices, methods, and procedures; basic understanding of natural resource management principles and techniques to support, understand, and relate results to the broader natural resource function; ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, develop reports and present information; and knowledge of vegetation management tools and equipment, and how to maintain them. The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To apply call (415) 561-5300 (Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm) to request an application package, OR download the application from our website, www.presidio.gov/jobs , and mail the application to Human Resources, Presidio Trust, P.O. Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129-0052.
