Field Biologist & Resource Data Technician

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Town of Seneca Falls (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Seneca Falls, NY is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Temporary) to perform field and technical work monitoring and protecting natural resources, including plants, wildlife, and habitats.

This is a temporary position expected not to exceed one year, with possible extension to a total of two years at management's discretion. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, collecting data, using GPS and GIS, and maintaining project records.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be submitted if education is used to qualify, with name, school, credits, course level, major(s), and GPA or ranking.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated to show equivalence or credit as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and monitoring of natural resources, habitats, and ecological conditions.
• Collect biological and environmental data using established field methods and equipment.
• Record and maintain project data using GPS, GIS and other data-management technology.

Skills

Field data collection

GPS usage

GIS data handling

Environmental monitoring

Data management

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Seneca Falls, NY is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Temporary) to perform field and technical work monitoring and protecting natural resources, including plants, wildlife, and habitats.

This is a temporary position expected not to exceed one year, with possible extension to a total of two years at management's discretion. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, collecting data, using GPS and GIS, and maintaining project records.