Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) (Seasonal)

Bureau of Land Management; Ridgecrest (CA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) in Ridgecrest, California. The position supports wildlife monitoring, habitat evaluation, and environmental reporting within a dynamic field team.

Qualified candidates will have a year of specialized experience or equivalent education in related fields and will work with GIS datasets, telemetry gear, GPS units, and remote cameras while leading seasonal crews under safety protocols.

Qualifikationen

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent.
• Experience in wildlife field surveys, habitat planning and NEPA-related reporting.
• Proficiency with GIS and spatial data management.

Aufgaben

• Conduct wildlife monitoring through field surveys and tracking.
• Assess habitats to plan restoration and protect wildlife corridors.
• Prepare environmental reports and preliminary biological assessments.
• Manage GIS datasets and mapping for wildlife programs.
• Inspect land uses for wildlife mitigation compliance.
• Lead seasonal field crews and ensure safety/data protocols.

Kenntnisse

Wildlife monitoring

Habitat assessment

Environmental reporting

Data & GIS

Compliance checks

Field logistics

Crew leadership

Ausbildung

Graduate education in related field

Tools

GIS software

Telemetry equipment

GPS units

Remote cameras

Jobbeschreibung

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Ridgecrest, California. We expect to fill one vacancy. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1560 hours in a service year.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify at the GS-07 level you must meet the following:

Specialized Experience:

Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife).

Qualifying specialized experience includes:

• Wildlife Monitoring: Conducting field surveys and systematic tracking to monitor wildlife populations, behavioral patterns, and habitat health.
• Habitat Assessment: Evaluating land and vegetation conditions to plan restoration projects and protect critical wildlife corridors.
• Environmental Reporting: Drafting technical field summaries and preliminary biological assessments for inclusion in NEPA documentation.
• Data & GIS: Managing, mapping, and auditing spatial and biological datasets using GIS and automated wildlife databases.
• Compliance Checks: Inspecting permitted land uses like mining and grazing to ensure adherence to wildlife mitigation rules.
• Field Logistics: Operating and maintaining specialized field gear including telemetry equipment, GPS units, and remote cameras.
• Crew Leadership: Leading seasonal field crews on remote back-country hitches while enforcing safety and data protocols.

OR Education:

To qualify based on education, you must have one (1) full year (18 semester hours) of graduate-level education in a related field of study.

OR Combination of Education and Experience:

You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. 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.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands:

Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles.

Work Environment:

Office work is performed in a setting that is adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated. When doing fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme, adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules.