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The vacancy announcement below is for amphibian field positions at Yosemite National Park. Work will mostly involve field surveys for amphibians at Yosemite, though some surveys will be conducted elsewhere in northern California. There may also be opportunities to participate in related research on amphibian chytrid fungus and pesticides. I will be hiring one or two two-person field crews.
Successful applicants will have:
experience conducting field research, preferably involving amphibians strong outdoor skills that include hiking, backpacking, camping in remote areas ability to work well with a field partner under challenging conditions experience with maps, PDAs, GPS, and orienteering
if you have questions or need additional information, please get in touch with:
Gary Fellers
Research Biologist
Western Ecological Research Center, USGS
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes, California 94956
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http://www.werc.usgs.gov/pt-reyes/fellers.asp
APPLY TO: Peggy Hamilton, USGS/BRD, 3020 University Dr East, Modoc Hall Room, 3006
Sacramento California 95819, FAX (916) 278-9475
Please list the announcement number on the application (see below)
Announcement Number: WERC 35-07-04
Date Opened: 12/20/07 - Date Closed: 1/10/08
Temporary Position: Biological Science Technician, GG-0404-06
Salary: $32,172 yearly, $15.42 hourly, actual salary based on hours worked
Type of Appt: Temporary, Not-to-Exceed 180 working days
Work Schedule: Full Time,
Field Station: USGS, Biological Resources Division, Point Reyes Field Station
Duty Station: El Portal, California
THIS IS A TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION for which all qualified applicants, with
or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position will
not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will only be for the
duration of the position, approximately 180 days. Temporary employees are covered by
the Social Security Retirement system; annual and sick leave will be accrued; employees
are ineligible for health and life insurance coverage.
Duties: Incumbent performs technical work in a laboratory or field environment in support
of professional or technical employees engaged in data collection activities or analysis of
biological data collection activities of analysis of biological samples. Performs one or more
of the following duties:
a. Collects biological, botany, fisheries, or wildlife data from study files or monitoring
stations.
b. Performs laboratory analysis of biological samples to determine specified chemical,
biological, or physical characteristics.
c. Operates a government vehicle or boats as an incidental driver.
Physical Demands: The work involves large amounts of time outside under a variety of
conditions such as severe weather. Periods of early morning and evening hours may be
spent on data collection trips. Lifting weight of up to 50 pounds may be required on these
trips. Limited periods of data entry and analysis will be required.
Qualifications: 1 years 9 months specialized experience in a field survey party, or 4 years
sub professional experience, or 4 years college study (equivalent 120 semester/180
quarter hours) plus 3 months of lab or fieldwork experience.
Basis of Evaluation: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and
experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all
qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Note: Applicants will receive a basic eligible or ineligible rating based upon the
qualification requirements. First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants
entitled to 10-point veterans preference who have a compensable service-connected
disability of 10 percent or more. All other qualified applicants entitled to veteran's
preference will be given preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veteran's
preference.
All applicants must be United States citizens. Under regulations contained in the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this position is limited to
those persons who are authorized to work in the United States; Verification of employment
eligibility will be required at the time of appointment.
As a condition of employment, all new employees reporting for duty will be paid through
direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to complete a Declaration of
Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for
Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failure to answer all
questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on the application may
be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or for firing the applicant after he/she begins
work. Also, he/she may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. code, Title 18, section
1001).
Prior to or at the time of appointment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will
have to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service system in order to be
appointed to a position with the USGS, unless legally qualified for an exception.
Employees or the USGS are subject to the provisions of Title 43, U.S. code, Section 31 (a)
and may not according to this legislation and related regulation: (A) have any personal or
private interest, direct or indirect, n lands or mineral wealth of such lands or a region
under survey and whose title is in the U.S.; (B) execute surveys or examination for private
parties or corporations; or (C) have personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any
private mining or mineral enterprise doing business in the U.S. except where specifically
authorized by the director of the USGS.
How to Apply: Carefully read all information and instructions. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to insure the application is completed. The personnel office will not be
responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants or from official personnel
records, but will consider individuals based on their applications as submitted.
Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
Submit one of the following forms of application: (a) resume or (b) OF-612, Optional
Application for Federal employments, or (c) other written format. Also, please submit
college transcript or list of college courses, specifying title of course work, completion
date, semester or quarter hours earned by course title, and grade earned.
If claiming 5-point veterans preference, a DD-214 showing character of discharge is
required. If claiming 10-point veterans preference, a SF-15 with proof of claim is required.
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.
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