Invasive Species Field Technician | GIS & IPM

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Long Beach (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Long Beach, WA is seeking a motivated staff member at the GS-7 level to support invasive species surveys and habitat management. You will help plan and implement surveys, apply integrated pest management, and maintain spatial data using GIS.

Responsibilities include data entry, report preparation, field work coordination, and collaboration with partners. A federal employment opportunity with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to qualify for GS-7 through either experience or graduate education.
• Experience applying conservation biology and field survey methods.
• Familiarity with GIS and information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing surveys and inventories of invasive species.
• Apply IPM techniques and assist in planning control measures.
• Develop databases and prepare reports using standard statistics.
• Operate field equipment and provide guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Communicate with team members and partner agencies to coordinate fieldwork.

Skills

GIS data handling

Data entry & reporting

Field coordination

Communication

Environmental sampling

Education

Graduate study related to wildlife or ecology

Tools

GIS software

Database systems

Automated data collection tools

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Long Beach, WA is seeking a motivated staff member at the GS-7 level to support invasive species surveys and habitat management. You will help plan and implement surveys, apply integrated pest management, and maintain spatial data using GIS.

Responsibilities include data entry, report preparation, field work coordination, and collaboration with partners. A federal employment opportunity with full benefits is offered.