Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Medora (ND); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Biological Science Technician to support wildlife management at a national park. This role involves collaborating with a Wildlife Biologist on various projects, including ungulate management and air quality monitoring. The technician will lead efforts in resource management and foster relationships across agencies. Ideal candidates will have specialized experience in biological sciences, including data collection and work plan drafting. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and work in a dynamic environment dedicated to preserving natural resources.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience in resource management or biological sciences.
• Ability to possess and use firearms is a selective factor.

Responsibilities

• Support wildlife management and research projects at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
• Lead and coordinate with other employees and volunteers.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Chemical immobilization

Radio-telemetry skills

Field data collection

Drafting work plans

Education

Graduate level study in biological sciences

Job description

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Pay $46696.00 - $60703.00 / year

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 732438600 The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of complex biological science technical support functions. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved.

Duties

This position is the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, reporting to the Wildlife Biologist. The incumbent will work closely with the Wildlife Biologist on ungulate (bison, elk, horse) management, air quality monitoring, prairie dog management, and a variety of research projects occurring at the park. Responsibilities will also include serving as work lead for other employees and program volunteers. In addition to a full range of resource management responsibilities, the incumbent will help foster effective working relationships among federal, tribal, and state agencies. Firearms proficiency, chemical immobilization experience, and radio-telemetry skills are required.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/29/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following basic and minimum qualifications and selective factor by close of the announcement:

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs resource management, and ability to possess and use firearms is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

-AND-

Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include collecting field data and drafting work plans in support of development of actions contributing to the management of natural and cultural resources in a park or similar organization; as assigned, assists in implementation of scientific monitoring protocols to identify, evaluate, and monitor resources in a park or similar organization. You must include hours per week worked.

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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one year of graduate level study in biological sciences directly related fields that clearly provides the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position. You must include transcripts.

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Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

About the company

The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States, as well as programs related to historic preservation. About 75% of federal public land is managed by the department, with most of the remainder managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's United States Forest Service. The department was created on March 3, 1849.