U.S. Geological Survey is accepting applications for temporary Biological Science Technicians for summer 2012. Two positions are available, and the duty location will be Flagstaff, AZ. The salary will be (GS-4/5) $13.41-$15.00 per hour. The duration will be from approximately May 15 through mid-August, 2012.
Applications must be received by April 27, 2012: Work will contribute to research project examining impact of forest management treatments on stand-level resistance and resilience to weather fluctuations. The biological science technicians will collect data to quantify stand-level forest tree growth in managed forests. Duties will include plant identification, tree measurement, increment core collection, GPS and photo points collection, driving on poor and sometimes muddy roads, collecting plant and/or soil samples, recording ecological data, and data entry and compilation. The ideal candidate will have experience working in forest ecosystems, particularly with collection and preparation of increment cores. Technicians will work independently and duties may include overnight travel. The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, walking. The incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds. Work may include 10 -12 hours per day, and schedule will vary during the employment term with weather and field conditions. Interested Applicants must submit a resume (include items below) and a copy of college transcripts and/or proof of veterans preference, if appropriate. Applications must be received by the closing date and should be sent by email (preferred) or regular mail to: John Bradford, U.S. Geological Survey - Southwest Biological Science Center Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Colorado Plateau Research Station, Building 56, P.O. Box 5614 Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Applications must be received by April 27, 2012 Items to include in resume: PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name, mailing address, phone Social Security Number Country of Citizenship Highest Federal civilian grade held EDUCATION: High school (name & address) Colleges and Universities (name & addresses) Type and year of any degrees received WORK EXPERIENCE: Job title (include series and grade Federal) Duties and accomplishments Employers name and address Supervisors name and phone number Starting and ending dates Hours per week Salary OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Job-related training courses Job-related skills Job-related certificates and licenses Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments
