Ecology/ Botany Field Technician Positions Deschutes, Ochoco, and Fremont-Winema National Forests Based out of Bend, OR
The U.S. Forest Service will be hiring 2 temporary biological technicians for the 2012 field season based out of Bend OR. Technicians will assist with data collection on white-headed woodpecker plots and fire ecology plots from mid-June through September (dates are somewhat flexible). Appropriate training will be provided. 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, counting plants, hiking, and camping. These are full-time positions. Dates: Mid-June through September. Dates are somewhat flexible. Location: Bend, OR. Housing is not provided. Pay: GS-3 ($11.95/hour), GS-4 ($13.41/hour), or GS-5 ($15/hour) depending on qualifications 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. · If enrolled, must be at least half time in the spring of 2012 and planning to enroll at least half time for the fall of 2012. · Are in good academic standing (cumulative GPA ≥ 2.0 or as defined by the school). 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, and your available dates (from and to). Email is preferred. [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> NON-STUDENT APPLICANTS Apply through AVUE for the Bio Tech (plants) position with Bend, OR as your selected location. · Go to the AVUE site at https://www.avuecentral.com/ · Click on Applicants > Search for Jobs > Search by Filters > Announcement Number · Enter announcement number OCRT-404-5-PLANT-DT · Complete your AVUE application online and attach the required supporting documents. Non-student applications due ASAP, student applications due April 1, 2012 Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Deschutes National Forest, 63095 Deschutes Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702, 541-383-5427 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> *I will be unavailable March 3-26. Please contact me before or after these dates. Elizabeth Johnson USDA Forest Service Central Oregon Area Ecology Program [email protected] office: (541) 383-5427 This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
