Ecology/ Botany Student Field Technician Positions Deschutes, Ochoco, and Fremont-Winema National Forests Based out of Bend or Silver Lake, OR
The U.S. Forest Service will be 2 hiring temporary biological technicians for the 2011 field season. Positions may be based out of Bend or Silver Lake, OR. Position: Biological Technician (Plants) GS-3 or GS-4 Technician will assist with vegetation data collection on white-headed woodpecker plots and fire ecology plots from mid-June through September (dates are flexible depending on student schedule). Appropriate training will be provided. In addition to the above duties, positions may require: Doing a variety of vegetation and fuels measurements, keying unknown plant species, installing and maintaining research plots, carrying a pack with field and safety gear, hiking through rough terrain, using a GPS unit to navigate to and record field locations, using a PDA for certain types of data entry, driving Forest Service vehicles on paved and dirt roads, frequent camping, and working with others on a small field crew. There will be considerable travel, mostly camping, throughout Central Oregon and Northern California. A strong interest in botany and/or ecology is required. Must be able to work with a small field crew in a variety of physical conditions, have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and enjoy field work, hiking, and camping. Full-time positions. Dates: Mid-June through September. Dates are flexible. Location: Bend or Silver Lake, OR. Housing is not provided. Pay: GS-3 ($11.95/hour) or GS-4 ($13.41/hour), for info about GS level qualifications see http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/gs0400/0404.htm STUDENT APPLICANTS You may apply as a student if you... Are accepted or enrolled as a degree-seeking student, are enrolled at least half time in the spring of 2010 and planning to enroll at least half time for the fall of 2010, are in good academic standing. Submit (1) a cover letter, (2) transcripts, and (3) a complete resume which includes exact dates of employment, employer name and address, supervisor name and phone number, detailed description of your duties, your available dates (from and to), and location/GS level(s) you’d like to apply for. Send to: Elizabeth Johnson, Deschutes National Forest, 1001 SW Emkay Drive, Bend, OR 97702. For full consideration, submit your application by March 7 Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Deschutes National Forest, 1001 SW Emkay Drive, Bend, OR 97702, 541-383-5427, [email protected]
