U.S. Geological Survey - Student Biological Science Tech Position - Boise, Idaho Applications must be received by April 13, 2012:
This position is being advertised under the Student Temporary Employment Program for the USGS Snake River Field Station Office in Boise, Idaho. The duty location of this position will be in Boise, ID. The salary will be (GS-4/5) $13.41-$15.00 per hour. The duration will be from approximately May 15 through mid-August. Applicants must be enrolled at least ½ time as a college student and meet the following: GS-4: Must have 6 months general experience plus 6 months specialized experience related to the work of the position OR 2 years education above high school with courses related to the occupation to include 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours must be directly related to the position to be filled. GS-5 Must have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to a GS-4, related to the work of the position OR 4 years education above high school with courses related to the occupation to include 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours must be directly related to the position to be filled. EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE QUALIFYING. DUTIES (specific): The work is part of a Joint Fire Sciences Program-funded project that seeks to assess regional fuel loads and species composition in sagebrush ecosystems across successional and invasion gradient, as well as the efficacy of restoration treatments in reducing fuel loads. The biological science technicians will collect data to quantify fuel loads throughout a wide range of sagebrush conditions, including undisturbed stands, burned and invaded by non-native plant species (but untreated), and burned and treated (for post-fire rehabilitation). The project will also examine ongoing experimental restoration treatments that utilize mowing, grazing, seeding and herbicide applications. Field work will take place in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho. GS-4 Duties: Identify Great Basin plants to species, collect vegetation and fuel load sampling data, collect GPS and photo points, drive on poor and sometimes muddy roads, collect plant and/or soil samples, accurately record ecological data, and data entry. GS-5 Duties: In addition to all duties listed above under GS4, the GS5 position will be responsible for calibration and maintenance of technical field equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in identifying Great Basin grasses, forbs, and shrubs to species level. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Field trips will often require extensive driving. Technicians will work in 2-person teams in conjunction with two field crew coordinators. Field work will involve exposure to extreme temperature and weather conditions. Crews will work independently with extensive stays (up to 10 days) in remote locations. Field trips will include extended periods of backcountry camping. Travel expenses will be paid by the project at either standard federal per diem or a camp rate per diem. The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion. The incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the performance of the assignment. Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours per day; hours can include all times of day and night, and will vary during the employment term with weather and field conditions. Core hours will typically be 8am 5pm. Interested Applicants must submit a resume (include dates of employment and how many hours worked per week) and a copy of your college transcripts. Applications must be received by the closing date and should be sent by email (preferred) or regular mail to: Dr. Douglas Shinneman USGS - Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center Snake River Field Station, 970 Lusk St. Boise, ID 83706 Phone: (208) 426-5206 Email: dshinne...@usgs.gov The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
