Title: Biological Science Technicians / Vegetation and Fish Agency: NPS—Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network Location: Patchogue, NY (Fire Island)
Job Description: Three Biological Science Technicians are needed to conduct field work as part of an ongoing salt marsh vegetation and nekton (fish) monitoring program within National Parks. Monitoring will be conducted this summer at Fire Island National Seashore (NY), and Sagamore Hill National Historical Site (NY). Duties include but are not limited to sampling salt marsh vegetation and fish species, building and maintaining sampling gear, setting up monitoring stations within salt marshes, recording and entering data, GPS/GIS data collection, quality control of data. Housing will be provided. Technicians will be paid at the GS-5 level. Occasional travel required. Qualifications: Field experience and knowledge of computer software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) is required, GPS experience preferred, experience operating motor boats a plus. Training will be provided, as needed. Must have valid drivers license and be willing to drive federal vehicles. Field Conditions: Working conditions in the field will include traveling in four-wheeled vehicles on beaches, boating to research sites, working in summer heat and humidity, dealing with biting insects (mosquitoes and ticks), and spending long hours in hip boots. Technicians will work as a team. Last date to apply: February 13, 2009 Website: www.USAJOBS.gov Agency Contact Info: Kathryn Aiello Phone: 770-751-8638 Email: [email protected]
