POSITIONS: Biological Science Technicians (Plants),
GS-0404-03/05/07
Forestry Technician (Research),
GS-0462-05
SALARY: $12.19 to $18.96 per hour
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary 180 day appointment
STARTING DATES: May 4 to June 15, 2015, depending on position and
availability
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 3-5
LENGTH OF POSITION: Not to exceed 09/30/15
TOUR OF DUTY: Full Time.
HOUSING: No housing provided.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens
LOCATION: PNW Research Station, U.S. Forest Service,
Wenatchee, WA
DUTIES: Biological Science Technicians and Forestry Technicians will collect
field data for research projects related to the effectiveness and ecological
impacts of post-fire forest management treatments in the interior Pacific
Northwest. Specifically, we are investigating post-fire vegetation and coarse
woody debris dynamics, the short-term effectiveness of post-fire seeding
treatments for increasing soil cover and limiting the spread of exotic plant
species, and the long-term effects of post-fire erosion control treatments on
plant succession and biodiversity. Field data collection duties will include
identifying plants to species, estimating plant cover, measuring tree
diameters, assessing surface fuels and coarse woody debris, collecting and
processing increment cores from fire-killed trees, accurately recording data,
driving on narrow and rough roads, and entering field data into a database or
spreadsheet.
Field work will take place in north-central Washington State, near Wenatchee,
Washington. Technicians typically work in teams of 3-4 in the field. Field
work involves strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme temperature and weather
conditions, and may require several extended trips (up to 4 days) to collect
data from remote locations. Candidates will be chosen based on their
experience and education. Preferred candidates for positions at higher grades
will have demonstrated proficiency in field plant identification and/or GIS
analysis.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work involves long hours spent standing, bending,
and walking, often over rough terrain requiring physical exertion. The
incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds while
performing the assignment. The typical field work schedule consists of four
10-hour days per week.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must apply through USAJOBS
(www.usajobs.gov<http://www.usajobs.gov>) under the following job announcement
numbers.
* Biological Technician - Plants, GS-3
(15-TEMP-RD-BIOAID-S3-DT-PM)<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/394170300>
* Biological Technician - Plants, GS-5
(15-TEMP-RD-PLANTS-S5-DT-PM)<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/394169900>
* Biological Technician - Plants, GS-7
(15-TEMP-RD-PLANTS-S7-DT-PM)<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/394169800>
* Forestry Technician - Research, GS-5
(15-TEMP-RD-RES-S5-DT-PM)<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/394170100>
QUESTIONS: Questions may be directed to Dave Peterson
([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, 509-664-1727)
The deadline for receipt of complete applications is February 23, 2015.
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