SUMMARY The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland is seeking to hire 5 to 6 full-time temporary Biological Science Technicians for summer 2009 to assist in running several large-scale wildlife monitoring programs. Students interested in working with biological data related to wildlife surveys are encouraged to apply.
Please refer to these websites for more information about these programs: www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs www.pwrc.usgs.gov/point www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl Applications deadline: Please send cover letter and resume by: March 9, 2009 Statement of Work 2009 1. Types of Services Required: Assist in maintaining one of several wildlife monitoring databases: North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP), North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), the Bird Point Count Database, and Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL). Duties include: working with wildlife survey data, performance of quality assurance and quality control procedures on biological data, assisting with database management, photocopying and filing, preparation of maps, graphs, charts and other materials for web pages, and assisting in preparation of administrative correspondence. 2. Required Expertise/Skills: Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university. Preference given to majors related to these positions, such as biology, wildlife management, or similar. Preference given to applicants with knowledge of computer software used to summarize and visualize data, with a strong interest in learning more (i.e. Excel, Access, ArcGIS). Applicants must have good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of distributions and natural histories of North American birds and/or amphibians is not required, but considered a plus. 3. Description of Working Conditions: These are full-time (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week), temporary positions. Work will be performed in an office environment located on the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center campus in Laurel, MD. Extended periods of computer use will be required. 4. Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with level of education and experience, salary range is: GS-3 is $12.69, GS-4 is $14.25/hr and GS-5 is $15.94. Student is responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the principal duty station location. The Government does not provide housing, meals or other living expenses while working at the principal duty station. Travel away from the duty station is not expected. 5. Principal Duty Station: USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100 Beech forest Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708-4038. Student may enter building only during business hours or when project manager is present. Number of Students Required: 5 to 6 Estimated hours per position: 500 Approximate Start Date: 26 May 2009 Approximate End Date: 31 August 2009 We are flexible on start and end dates to accommodate the academic schedule of selected applicants. Send resume and letter of interest to: Linda Weir, Wildlife Biologist, lw...@usgs.gov
