Biologist
As a Biologist within the Santa Ana Office/Western Ecological Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Performs assignments in collecting data from field investigations. Searches published technical sources for information on designated topics and prepares summaries for reference by others in the unit. Assists biologists of higher grade in studying and preparing sections of reports on biological science investigations i.e. ecology, fishery, wildlife, and/or habitat conditions. Prepares samples and performs data analysis in an office or laboratory and drafts assigned portions of reports. Prepares graphs and charts. Prepares correspondence pertaining to technical aspects of the work. Participates in minor phases of planning, organizing, and implementing of biological investigations that affect ecology, wildlife, fishery, and/or habitat conditions. Prepares reports on progress and result of studies. Operate a government vehicle as a incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The field work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, trenching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe orderly manner so as mot to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/biologist-gs-0401.To qualifying based basic education requirements, you must meet the following and the following Selective Factor. Selective Factor:
Must be currently authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to independently conduct activities for the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana Muscosa). For GS-05:
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Biologist, all grade levels. A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performs assignments in collecting data from field investigations. Searches published technical sources for information on designated topics and prepares summaries for reference by others in the unit. Assists biologists of higher grade in studying and preparing sections of reports on biological science investigations i.e. ecology, fishery, wildlife, and/or habitat conditions. Prepares samples and performs data analysis in an office or laboratory and drafts assigned portions of reports. Prepares graphs and charts. Prepares correspondence pertaining to technical aspects of the work. Participates in minor phases of planning, organizing, and implementing of biological investigations that affect ecology, wildlife, fishery, and/or habitat conditions. Prepares reports on progress and result of studies. Operate a government vehicle as a incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The field work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, trenching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe orderly manner so as mot to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/biologist-gs-0401.To qualifying based basic education requirements, you must meet the following and the following Selective Factor. Selective Factor:
Must be currently authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to independently conduct activities for the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana Muscosa). For GS-05:
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Biologist, all grade levels. A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences - Salary Range:
$38,586 to $50,158 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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