POSITIONS: Biological Science Technicians
(Plants), GS-0404-03/05/07
Forestry Technician
(Research), GS-0462-05
SALARY: $12.33 to $19.18 per hour
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary, up to 180 day appointment
STARTING DATES: May 16 to June 13, 2016, depending on
position and availability
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 4-7
LENGTH OF POSITION: Not to exceed September 30, 2016
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 and Forestry Technicians collect field data for
research projects related to forest ecology, fire ecology, and climate change
in the interior Pacific Northwest. We are studying the longer-term effects of
forest restoration treatments on fuels, understory vegetation, and wildfire
severity. We are also studying the effectiveness and ecological impacts of
post-fire forest management practices. Finally, we are using tree-ring analyses
to study tree growth responses to past climatic variability and change and to
project potential forest responses to future climatic changes. Field data
collection duties will include identifying plants to species, estimating plant
cover, measuring tree diameters, assessing amounts of surface fuels and coarse
woody debris, collecting and processing increment cores from 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 extended trips (up to 8 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 botany.
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. You must be a U.S. citizen to be selected.
16-TEMP-PNW-0404-3BAID-DT<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427973200>
16-TEMP-PNW-0404-5PLN-DT<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427969600>
16-TEMP-PNW-0404-7PLNT-DT<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427980300>
16-TEMP-2PNW-0462-5RES-D<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427979300>T
QUESTIONS: Questions may be directed to Dave Peterson
([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, 509-664-1727)
The deadline for receipt of complete applications is Thursday, February 4, 2016.
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