Seasonal Biological Science Technician; Plants

Overview

Summary The purpose of the GS-05 position is to perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to natural resource management. The GS-06 position includes uncomplicated technical biological science tasks common to natural resource management. The GS-07 position includes a wide variety of complex biological science technical support functions.

Major duties vary for each park and may include but are not limited to the following:

• GS-05:
  Establish and maintain vegetation restoration projects including planting and caring for native trees, shrubs, and grasses.
• Identify native and invasive plant species and support vegetation monitoring and measurements.
• Foot travel to locations to use equipment; collect clear and accurate notes and data; work as a team member.
• Make field observations of natural resource conditions.
• Manage invasive and exotic plant species using chemical, manual, and biological control techniques.
• Collect and manage field data using GPS units, tablets, digital camera, paper, and other technology, maintaining accurate records.
• Mix, load, and apply herbicide per label instruction using various application equipment (ATV, UTV, handheld, backpack sprayers, etc.). ATV and/or UTV operators must be able to safely operate through multiple terrain types.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans and guidelines.
• Provide logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists.
• Install, operate, and maintain resource management equipment (e.g., tools, sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment).

GS-06 includes the duties above plus:

• Providing support for planning and logistics.
• Support planning and program implementation.

GS-07 includes the duties above plus:

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members during field operations and data collection.
• Train others in plant identification and data collection.
• Train others in equipment use.

• APIS - Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Bayfield, WI -- Government housing may be available
• BADL - Badlands National Park - Interior, SD -- Government housing may be available
• CUVA - Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Peninsula, OH -- Government housing may be available
• - Invasive Plant Management Teams, Great Lakes - St. Croix, WI -- Government housing is NOT available
• HOSP - Hot Springs National Park - Hot Springs, AR -- Government housing is NOT available
• INDU - Indiana Dunes National Park - Porter, IN -- Government housing may be available
• JECA - Jewel Cave National Monument - Custer, SD -- Government housing may be available
• KNRI - Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site - Stanton, ND -- Government housing is NOT available
• NGPN - Northern Great Plains Network - Rapid City, SD -- Government housing is NOT available
• SLBE - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Empire, MI -- Government housing may be available
• WICA - Wind Cave National Park - Hot Springs, SD -- Government housing may be available

Salary scales vary by locality and pay plan. The following representative ranges are provided for reference:

• (RUS payscale) Rest of US
• GS-05: $19.52 - $25.37
• GS-06: $21.76 - $28.29
• GS-07: $24.18 - $31.43
• (CUVA) CUVA scale: GS-05: $20.38 - $26.50; GS-06: $22.72 - $29.53; GS-07: $25.25 - $32.82
• (MSP payscale) IPMT: GS-05: $21.28 - $27.66; GS-06: $23.72 - $30.84; GS-07: $26.36 - $34.27
• (CHI payscale) INDU: GS-05: $21.82 - $28.37; GS-06: $24.32 - $31.62; GS-07: $27.03 - $35.14

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit:
  Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Driver's License:
  You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver’s license is required. You must also submit driving records as required.
• Uniform:
  You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Travel:
  You may be required to travel overnight away from home. Government charge card is required for travel.
• Minimum age: 18 or 16 with certain conditions as specified.
• Bargaining Unit Park: CUVA - Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Peninsula, OH.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Your resume must clearly indicate duties and responsibilities, start/end dates, and hours worked. If qualifying by education, submit transcripts.

GS-05 minimum qualifications by close of announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree with relevant science coursework or 24 semester hours in related fields, with at least 6 hours directly related.
COMBINATION: Education and experience combination totaling 100%. Also notes volunteer experience may…