Biological Science Technician (Coral Restoration)
The work of the position is at Dry Tortugas National Park. The incumbent is required to travel to Garden Key, Florida on a biweekly basis and stay in shared government-furnished for 7-8 nights per 14-day period. A reduced M&IE stipend (currently $26/day) is paid to the incumbent. Housing on Garden Key and transportation costs to and from Garden Key are paid by the government. Assists professional staff in planning field research and resource monitoring programs for evaluating rare, threatened and endangered wildlife, plant and fish species, population dynamics, ecosystem relationships and public health/safety issues. Conducts surveillance to help detect invasion and new colonization by non-native invasive wildlife, plant and fish. Assists in planning the operation of non-native invasive wildlife, plants and fish, and working with cooperators and other agencies to monitor invasive species and the impact on vulnerable native species. Assists in the planning and conducting of biological aquatic surveys to obtain information for the management of fish, amphibians, macroinvertabrates, and aquatic ecosystems and for the determination, establishment and application of biological facts, principles, methods, techniques and procedures for protecting, restoring and managing aquatic resources. Assists professional staff in planning field research and resource monitoring programs for evaluating rare, threatened and endangered aquatic species, population dynamics, ecosystem relationships, exotic aquatic species, and public health/safety issues. Assists in measurements of physical attributes of ocean including water chemistry and temperature. May operate a variety of field equipment commonly used in fishery studies, including small watercraft (up to 28 feet in length), fish sampling gear including trawls, nets and electrofishing equipment. Schedules, coordinates and carries out a wide variety of field activities in support of such programs as the control of non-native and invasive plant species and enhancement of native plant populations. Such activities may include inventory and assessment, habitat restoration and threat mitigation, and application of herbicides. Makes field observations of wildlife, plant and fish conditions, evaluates conditions/problems and provides summary reports and recommendations to professional staff for use in planning, protection and mitigation activities. Participates in revegetation (coral restoration) activities such as site preparation, transplanting, and seeding (fragmenting). Develops and uses databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data and use standard statistical methods in the preparation of reports; enters and retrieves data from a geographic information system (GIS) and other information management systems; uses a variety of computer software programs to analyze data, develop graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications. Evaluates field activity procedures, schedules and techniques, recommending modifications as necessary to accomplish project objectives; assists in the analysis of field data and prepares reports and correspondence relating to field activities and results. Provides logistic support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; provides technical information to cooperators regarding past and ongoing field activities in their specialty area; coordinates field activities in cooperative programs. Provides work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, volunteers, and/or YCC enrollees in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of motorized vehicles and water craft. Quality Ranking Factor - Boat Operation Certificate Please select the response that best describes your qualifications in this area. This position requires a demonstrated training and experience operating and crewing small vessels (up to 28' in length) with twin outboard engines in open ocean conditions. Submit documentation of how you meet this requirement. Motorboat Operation Certificate Course (MOCC). -AND- Scuba Diving Certification. Please select the response that best describes your qualification in this area. This position requires that you have possess American Association of Underwater Scientists (AAUS) SCUBA diving certification or equivalent from an accredited national institution and have at least 50 scientific dives. -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
Assists professional staff in planning and implementing field research and resource monitoring programs to evaluate park terrestrial and marine natural resources including but not limited to rare, threatened, and endangered wildlife and plants; Schedules, coordinates, and carries out a wide variety of field activities in support of natural resource programs, both terrestrial and aquatic. Provides logistic support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; Plans, coordinates, and provides work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, interns, students, and volunteers in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of motorized vehicles and boats (up to 28' in length). Interacts with visitors and the general public and attends, participates, and presents information at meetings with stakeholders, interest groups, and local units of government. Plans, coordinates, and implements a wide variety of routine aquatic natural resource management projects including the retrieval, inspection, service/maintenance, download, and redeployment of scientific instruments in a Caribbean marine environment. . You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/22/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
Assists professional staff in planning and implementing field research and resource monitoring programs to evaluate park terrestrial and marine natural resources including but not limited to rare, threatened, and endangered wildlife and plants; Schedules, coordinates, and carries out a wide variety of field activities in support of natural resource programs, both terrestrial and aquatic. Provides logistic support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; Plans, coordinates, and provides work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, interns, students, and volunteers in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of motorized vehicles and boats (up to 28' in length). Interacts with visitors and the general public and attends, participates, and presents information at meetings with stakeholders, interest groups, and local units of government. Plans, coordinates, and implements a wide variety of routine aquatic natural resource management projects including the retrieval, inspection, service/maintenance, download, and redeployment of scientific instruments in a Caribbean marine environment. . You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/22/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
- Department:
0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$46,070 to $59,888 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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