Biological Science Technician (General)
This position is a Biological Science Technician (General), GS- 0404-5.
Salary:
The salary for each location may vary depending on locality.
Locality tables may be found hereCost of Living Allowance:
In addition to the yearly salary, some positions are entitled to a 9.
28% cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates.
Please see additional information about each vacancy here LinkThis is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year.
It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work.
The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year.
At management's discretion, this appointment may be extended up to one-year with the possibility of extending an additional one-year.
As a Biological Science Technician (General) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participates in multifaceted wildlife, and fish population studies Assist with performing biological studies Surveys and observes avian populations Collects avian morphometric data and biological samples Assists in collecting data on hatchery populations Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility Independently identifies and collects plant species for studies Coordinates with private landowners, other federal and state agencies to carry out low complexity, non-controversial habitat restoration projects Surveys location for invasive species populations Assists with invasive species removal projectsOnly experience and education obtained by 12/11/2023 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess Minimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification GS-5 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-4 in the Federal service.
Experience includes:
experience assisting with wildlife population surveys; capturing, handling, and tagging a variety of wildlife; assisting with the collection of seeds, propagation, handling, and caring for federally listed plants or host plants of federally listed species; Capturing fish for fish sampling; collecting water quality data; Identifying invasive species and organisms; data collection and recording; OR Completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics etc.
At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled, OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
(Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours may be used in this calculation).
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.
Recommended Skills Agriculture Biology Chemistry Data Collection Entomology Mathematics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Salary:
The salary for each location may vary depending on locality.
Locality tables may be found hereCost of Living Allowance:
In addition to the yearly salary, some positions are entitled to a 9.
28% cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates.
Please see additional information about each vacancy here LinkThis is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year.
It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work.
The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year.
At management's discretion, this appointment may be extended up to one-year with the possibility of extending an additional one-year.
As a Biological Science Technician (General) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participates in multifaceted wildlife, and fish population studies Assist with performing biological studies Surveys and observes avian populations Collects avian morphometric data and biological samples Assists in collecting data on hatchery populations Assists hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish in an aquaculture facility Independently identifies and collects plant species for studies Coordinates with private landowners, other federal and state agencies to carry out low complexity, non-controversial habitat restoration projects Surveys location for invasive species populations Assists with invasive species removal projectsOnly experience and education obtained by 12/11/2023 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess Minimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification GS-5 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-4 in the Federal service.
Experience includes:
experience assisting with wildlife population surveys; capturing, handling, and tagging a variety of wildlife; assisting with the collection of seeds, propagation, handling, and caring for federally listed plants or host plants of federally listed species; Capturing fish for fish sampling; collecting water quality data; Identifying invasive species and organisms; data collection and recording; OR Completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics etc.
At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled, OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.
(Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours may be used in this calculation).
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.
Recommended Skills Agriculture Biology Chemistry Data Collection Entomology Mathematics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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