Position Summary:
The full performance grade of positions filled will be the GS-05, GS-06 or GS-07 This is an open and continuous announcement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identifies and classifies principal natural resource types in assigned geographic areas.
- Utilizes a variety of tools to collect and record data such as numbers, measurements, weights, samples, and special notes.
- Analyzes information; prepares reports of findings with appropriate recommendations; assembles information for development of natural resource plans and coordination of resource need information for analytical reports.
- Duties are described for the minimum performance level, GS-05.
- Assists in layout of field experiments, pilot projects, impact evaluations, and specific natural resource projects.
- Independently, or as part of a team, conducts surveys; takes and records data, counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
- Performs a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources, such as water, land, fish, plants, wildlife, and soils.
- Participates in developing new or improved prevention practices relating to conditions and findings of natural resource areas where information and data have been collected.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must have lived and or worked in or near the geographic boundaries of Southcentral or Southeast Alaska and have special knowledge or expertise concerning the natural and cultural resources in at least one of these areas to participate in Biological Technician activities.
- Successful completion of a 2-year probationary period is required.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
- You must meet the ANILCA eligibility requirements to be referred for this position.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.