The PNW Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service is looking for summer seasonal employees to work on forest ecology and wildlife research projects being conducted through the Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Lab, Wenatchee, WA. Please see the following announcement:
POSITIONS: Biological Science Technicians (Natural Resources), GS-0404-03/05/07 SALARY: $11.95 to $18.59 per hour TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary 180 day appointment STARTING DATES: May 7, 2012 to June 7, 2012 (later dates can be negotiated) NUMBER OF POSITIONS: up to 10 LENGTH OF POSITION: Up to 21 weeks, depending on starting date. Not to exceed 09/30/12. TOUR OF DUTY: Full Time. HOUSING: No housing provided. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens - APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS LOCATION: US Forest Service, PNW Research Station, Wenatchee, Washington DUTIES (specific): Technicians will collect field data for research projects related to dry forest restoration and management in the interior Pacific Northwest. Specifically, we are investigating 1) the effects of dry forest restoration treatments (thinning and prescribed fire) on forest structure, wildlife food webs, and understory plant biodiversity, and 2) the long-term effects of post-fire erosion control treatments on vegetation cover and composition after stand-replacing wildfires. Duties may include identifying plants to species, estimating plant cover, measuring tree heights and diameters, counting and measuring surface fuels along transects, live-trapping and identifying small mammals, accurately recording data, driving on narrow and rough roads, collecting and recording GPS and photo points, and entering data into database or spreadsheet. Field work will take place in north-central Washington State, near Wenatchee, Washington. Technicians typically work in teams of 3-5 in the field. Field work involves some strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme temperature and weather conditions, and may require extended stays (up to 8 days) in remote locations. Candidates will be chosen based on their experience and education. Preferred candidates for positions at higher grades will have experience in plant identification and/or wildlife trapping and identification, especially within the interior Pacific Northwest. Travel expenses will be covered by the projects using either standard federal per diem or camping per diem. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, and walking, often over rough terrain requiring physical exertion. The incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds while performing the assignment. Work could possibly be done in 10-12 hours per day; hours can include all times of the day, and will vary during the employment term with weather and field conditions. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants can apply in two ways. A. You may apply through USAJobs and Avue Digital Services through any of the following nationwide announcements: · Biological Aid, GS-3 (OCRT-404-3-GENERAL-DT) · Biological Technician - Plants, GS-5 (OCRT-404-5-PLANT-DT) · Biological Technician - Plants, GS-7 (OCRT-404-7-PLANT-DT) · Biological Technician - Wildlife, GS-5 (OCRT-404-5-WLDLF-DT) · Biological Technician - Wildlife, GS-7 (OCRT-404-7-WLDLF-DT) Be sure to specify Wenatchee, Entiat, and/or Cle Elum, WA, as your requested duty station. B. Those enrolled at least ½ time in a college or university may also apply directly by submitting the following: 1) your resumé, 2) a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial acceptable for evaluation purposes) to document all education used for position qualification, and 3) an official letter from your Registrar or Admissions Office documenting your enrollment status. Submit these to: David W. Peterson, Research Forester U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station 1133 N. Western Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 Phone: 509-664-1727 Fax: 509-665-8362 Email: davepeter...@fs.fed.us Applications received by March 19, 2012 will be assured of receiving full consideration. David W. Peterson Research Forester USDA Forest Service PNW Research Station 1133 N. Western Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Phone: 509-664-1727 E-mail: davepeter...@fs.fed.us This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
