Other: | QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: The Qualification Standards Handbook for
General Schedule Positions will be used to determine qualification
requirements. You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date
of this announcement.
http://www.fws.gov/jobs/quals/0404-4.htm
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-4 level:
A. Have successfully completed 2 years of study that included at least 12
semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such
as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany,
physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours were
directly related to the position.
B. Have at least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of
specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-3 level in the Federal
service that provided me with the ability to perform the duties of the
position. General experience is (1) work that demonstrates the ability to
perform the duties of the position, or (2) experience that provided a
familiarity with biological work. Examples of qualifying specialized
experience include taking scientific measurements and performing simple
mathematical calculations; keeping detailed and precise records in order to
collect and report data; and any other work that is performed in a
controlled environment which includes research activity or control program
work.
C. I do not have undergraduate education described in A above, and I do not
have 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience
described in B above. However, I have an equivalent combination of
undergraduate education which included 12 semester hours in any combination
of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics,
entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics
AND qualifying generalized or specialized experience at the GS-3 grade
level or higher. If education is used to meet the specialized experience
requirement, 6 semester hours must be directly related to the position. See website for details. |
Description: | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GS-04 level: Assists in conducting wildlife and/or fishery surveys by
counting various species and keeping detailed and accurate field reports.
Surveys may be conducted on the ground, from aircraft, or from small boats.
Assists in capturing and tagging fish. Assists in capturing, tagging,
collaring, or banding animals. Assists in setting up, dismantling, and
opertaing fish weirs. Counts and makes simple identification through
direct observation or remote video monitoring. Tabulates field data.
Prepares graphs, tables, habitat maps, etc. Assists in the preparation of
field reports. Maintains field camps and equipment. Assists biologists as
required. Occasionally operates small boats, cars, trucks, or other
vehicles not requiring special licenses or certificates. Within
capabilities, occasionally services or reparies equipment or facilities.
GS-05 level: Assembles basic information on avian populations such as
habitat use, sex and age structure, seasonal movement, breeding and
foraging ecology data, behavioral data, population abundance, and harvest
characteristics. Makes preliminary assesment of such things as habitat
preference and population dynamics. Collects data on condition of forage
and range. Makes preliminary determinations of the cause of problems
noted, e.g., drought, overpopulation, or toxins. Leads small group of
technicians in gathering field data. Prepares drafts for sections of field
reports. Researches and extracts data from publications and manuscripts.
Uses traps and nets to capture birds for study, measurement, and banding.
Assists in the development of plans and guidelines by collecting and
compiling specific data. Executes portions of plans or ongoing projects
such as conducting a specific portion of a larger study or having
responsibility for provisioning a field camp. Uses computer to input data
or perform basic word processing. May present and/or prepare environmental
educational material of limited difficulty. Operates a variety of field
equipment including, generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, handheld
GPS units, satellite phones, forearms, cars and trucks, and cameras.
Within capabilities, occasionally services or reparies equipment or
facilities.
GS-6 level: Estimates needs for field camp supplies and materials and
arranges for camp transport and setup. Ensures that camps are properly
maintained and dismantled, and the equipment is accounted for and
returned. Responsible for operation of a small field camp for extended
time frames or for a larger field camp for several days at a time.
Participates in the development of work plans and schedules. Makes
recommendations for improvements in methods and procedures. Leads a small
group of lower graded technicians in gathering field data and provides
necessary training in techniques and procedures. Conducts surveys to
collect and analyze various types of information on bird populations such
as habitat use, sex and age structure, seasonal movement, breeding and
foraging ecology data, behavioral data, population abundance, and harvest
characteristics. Assembles data and evaluates findings. makes preliminary
assessment of such things as habitat preference and population dynamics.
Makes preliminary determinations of the cause of problems noted, e.g.,
drought, overpopulation, or toxins. Researches and extracts data from
publications and manuscripts. Uses traps and nets to capture birds for
study, measurement, and banding. Assists in the development of plans and
guidelines by collecting and compiling specified data. May present and/or
prepare environmental educational material of limited difficulty. Operates
a variety of field equipment including, generators, radios, radio tracking
equipment, handheld GPS units, satellite phones, firearms, cars and trucks,
and cameras. Within capabilities, occasionally services or repairs
equipment or facilities. Uses computer to input data or perform basic word
processing.
GS-07 level: Assists the study or project leader in planning the course of
the project by contributing ideas; researching methods, costs, and needs
related to personnel, and equipment; assembling equipment; and establishing
practical procedures for accomplishing the work. Participates in field
work. This includes independenet gathering and documentation of a variety
of data, and may also include training and oversight of lower graded
technicians. Work may also include locating, capturing, censusing, banding
, data collection and recording, and related work. Establishes,
maintains, and dismantles field camps. Organizes and performs preliminary
analysis of field data. Work may involve automated data bases and/or
geopgraphic information systems. Prepares final drafts of sections or
reports. Operates a variety of field equipment including, generators,
radios, radio tracking equipment, handheld GPS units, satellite phones,
firarms, cars and trucks, and cmaeras. Leads a small group of lower graded
technicians in gathering field data. Provides training in techniques and
procedures, plans work, and provides input to supervisor concerning
performance of lower graded technicians. May present and/or prepare
environmental educational material of limited difficulty. Uses computer to
input data or perform basic word processing. Within capabilities,
occasionally services or repairs equipment or facilities.
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