Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Guam; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Wildlife Research Center Hawaii Field Station recruits for a GS-7 level position. The duty station will be in Hilo, HI or Barrigada, GU, focusing on research that informs wildlife damage management to protect crops and resources in Hawaii and the Pacific basin.

Responsibilities include wildlife damage assessments, applying MBTA/ESA/NEPA, and working with external cooperators. Education may be graduate-level in wildlife, with transcripts required for education-based qualifications.

Qualifications

• GS-7 level duties include wildlife damage assessments and surveys.
• Knowledge of MBTA, ESA, and NEPA regulatory framework.
• Experience partnering with external cooperators on damage management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife damage assessments, counts, and abundance surveys.
• Apply MBTA, ESA, and NEPA in field activities.
• Collaborate with external cooperators on wildlife damage management.

Skills

Wildlife damage assessments

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration with external cooperors

Education

Graduate-level wildlife education

Job description

The position is with the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) Hawaii Field Station (duty station will be in Hilo, HI or Barrigada, GU.) The Field Station conducts laboratory and field research on the ecology, behavior, and environmental impacts of animals to agricultural crops, natural resources, and other human health interactions in Hawaii and the Pacific basin. The goal of the station is to develop economically feasible and safe methods to reduce or alleviate damage from invasive species. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-7 LEVEL:

• Conducting wildlife damage assessments, counts, and abundance surveys.
• Application of regulations such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, and National Environment Policy Act.
• Experience working with external cooperators to provide wildlife damage management.

OR

1 full year of graduate level education with an emphasis on wildlife. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

TRANSCRIPTS

TRANSCRIPTS are required if:

• You are qualifying for the position based on education.
• You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
• This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL:

Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.