Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Ft. Rock R.D., Wildlife Department
Outreach Notice:
Wildlife Biological Technician, GS-404-06
The Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will soon be advertising up to two wildlife biological technician crew lead position. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals who desire a career in wildlife management. Positions will be temporary 1039 appointments projected to begin in late March and terminating in late Aug. The duty station for these positions is located in Bend, OR. Applicants will be responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the District office located on Deschutes Market Road. Positions will be full-time (40+ hours/week) and filled at the GS-06 rate of $16.73/hour.
Summary of Position
Primary responsibilities include:
Supervising a small field crew while conducting day and night-time owl surveys and other wildlife related surveys
Documentation and report writing
Driving, snowmobiling and snowshoeing or hiking to field locations
Ensuring assignments are done in accordance with relevant survey protocols and within the designated time frames
Performing miscellaneous wildlife related tasks as needed including fence repair, clearing roads, etc.
Ensuring that established safety procedures are implemented and followed during all field operations
Assist in mentoring crew members while fostering a respectful and productive work environment
If selected, candidates will be expected to work a flex schedule that may include night, day or split shifts up to 11.5 hours. Selected individuals should be prepared and will be expected to work in inclement weather and other adverse conditions. Candidates must be capable of walking or snowshoeing over 10 miles per shift on steep terrain at high elevations. Candidates must also have excellent hearing ability with or without assistive devices.
Selection Considerations
Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester/36 quarter hours of relevant science courses with experience as a biological technician, one year of experience as a GS-05 wildlife technician or a Master’s degree in a wildlife science related field
Previous experience conducting spotted owl surveys
Familiarity with the 2011 USFWS Spotted Owl Protocol
Previous field experience with raptor surveys or other wildlife surveys preferable
Snowmobile and winter backcountry experience
Team player with an excellent work ethic
Valid driver’s license is required
Desire for a career in wildlife biology
To Apply
Go to www.usajobs.opm.gov or the Forest Service employment website, www.avuecentral.com.
Apply under the vacancy announcement:
OCRT-404-6-WLDLF-DT
One of the most important steps is to specify Bend, Oregon as the location in the online application. The AVUE application process can be lengthy for first-time users and applicants are advised not to wait until the due date.
This is an Open Continuous vacancy announcement with no closing date. Those that wish to be considered for this position must apply to the vacancy announcement by January 22, 2012 (and specify Bend, Oregon as a location).
Please direct all inquiries and resumes to:
Holly Higgins
(541) 383-4006
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