Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-4/5/6 seasonal National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Network Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado April - October
Job description: The incumbent serves as a seasonal Biological Science Technician for upland (vegetation and soils), riparian (vegetation and geomorphology), and exotic plant (early detection) monitoring in 16 national park units on the Northern Colorado Plateau. The incumbent reports to two field crew leaders and works as part of a 2-6 member crew. Major Duties include: 1. Collecting plant, soil, and geomorphology data using established network monitoring protocols. 2. Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the species level in the field or in the office using standard floras. 3. Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. 4. Using 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites. 5. Using topographic maps, compasses, aerial photographs and GPS units to locate and relocate monitoring sites. 6. Reviewing datasheets to ensure the quality of data collection. 7. Entering data and following quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data transcription into established databases. 8. Maintaining field and camping equipment. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members will be required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews will camp in remote backcountry locations. To apply, view the full job description at: www.usajobs.gov under Job Announcement Number IMDE-10-40, IMDE-10-41, and IMDE-10-42. Applications due by January 15. For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see http://www1.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm
