2009 SUMMER JOBS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA!
AMPHIBIAN CREW LEADER NEEDED (Last minute position opening!)
Employer: USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest)
Location: Field work is throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range
of California.
Job location is Sonora, California.
Employment Duration: Most are approximately 3 months (June-August);
Several positions may be of longer duration.
Titles: Biological Technician (Fisheries, Wildlife)
Grade Levels: GS-06 (Temporary 1039)
Closing Date: 04/13/2009
*** Please apply a.s.a.p.***
Eligibility: US citizens at least 18 years of age.
Background and Job Description:
The U.S. Forest Service is hiring seasonal biological technicians for a
long-term amphibian monitoring program focusing on the mountain yellow-
legged frog (Rana muscosa) and the Yosemite toad (Bufo canorus).
These jobs will predominantly consist of field work in the Sierra Nevada
at elevations of 5,000-12,000 feet. These positions supervise a 2-person
crew whose primary duties include locating and traveling to selected
sample sites; surveying lakes, ponds, meadows, and streams for amphibians;
and collecting habitat data. Many of the sites will be remote, requiring
backpacking trips of up to 8-days duration. Some office work including
data entry and checking is required during the season. Some preparatory
office work may be available in early season and data entry or cleanup at
the end of the season. Crew leaders also help with the general
organization of work during the season. We are looking for applicants
with a background and/or high level of interest in herpetology and/or
aquatic biology who are in good physical condition and willing to endure
high altitude, temperature extremes, rough terrain, and the occasional
mosquito (ok, maybe thousands). Backpacking and backcountry experience,
and experience in amphibian surveys and identification are desired.
Ability to get along with crew members for prolonged periods in the
backcountry is a must.
Hiring Process:
Students - send me your resume and transcripts (copies are fine)
NonStudents - The application is an on-line process.
To apply go to: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html
You may also view these announcements in USAJOBS under:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ (From this website you can type in the job
announcement numbers (i.e.: TEMP-OCR-0404-6-FISH) under “SEARCH JOBS” and
be able to view them). Make sure to attach your resume and transcripts in
your AVUE application.
These jobs are competitive. Because amphibian expertise comes from
multiple disciplines, two separate jobs are posted for this grade
(FISHERIES and WILDLIFE). Apply to the one you think you qualify for
based on your background. You are encouraged to apply to both.
NOTE: Be sure you get a confirmation that your application was received.
If you do not receive confirmation by email shortly after you apply, try
again.
IMPORTANT (within AVUE): For these jobs, select "Sonora, California" as a
location. You must do this to show up on my list. By applying here, you
also will be eligible for many Biological Technician jobs nationwide.
The Job announcements numbers are:
TEMP-OCR-404-6-WLDLF Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-06
Nationwide: Multiple Locations
TEMP-OCR-404-6-FISH Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) GS-0404-06
Nationwide: Multiple Locations
IN ADDITION - THIS IS ALSO IMPORTANT
Please send your resume (email or paper copy resumes are fine),
transcripts (electronic copies are fine) and contact information for three
references to:
Kathryn (Katie) Kiehl
Amphibian Monitoring Crew Supervisor
U.S. Forest Service
19777 Greenley Road
Sonora, CA 95370
[email protected]
If you have questions, please email me. Please, no phone calls.
This is a great employment opportunity in an incredibly beautiful
location. We are looking forward to a very busy and exceptionally fun
field season. Join us!
