Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest
Apply by Feb. 22nd.
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Duty Station: Sedro Woolley, Washington
Position Description: Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest is seeking to hire a Temporary GS-0404-4/5/6/7 Biological Science Technician (Natural Resources) with a maximum six month tour schedule (NTE 1039 hours). The length of tour schedule for this position is dictated by available access to field work sites, which under typical winter weather conditions may become limiting as early as November or December. A two technician crew will be working independently in the field collecting an inventory of aquatic resource information. The position is largely field oriented but will include some office time for data management.
Duties include inventory and assessment of aquatic resources using knowledge of hydrological and hillslope processes and direct observation of stream and riparian characteristics. Other duties will include mapping of identified aquatic resources with mobile GIS devices and management of data through ArcGIS.
The successful applicant will have experience working in forested environments, identification and assessment of aquatic resources, exposure to GPS and GIS technology, and ability to safely operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please complete the attached form and send it to Jeremy Gilman at jmgilman@fs.fed.us by close of business on February 22, 2013.
Physical Demands: The position requires arduous field work for up to four months (September through December). Technicians will encounter a wide range of temperature conditions, extremely difficult walking terrain (often involving traversing through streams), steep and unstable slopes, heat, wind, rain, and possibly snow.
Qualifications: Preferred applicants will have an academic background in biology, forestry, environmental science, natural resource management, or related discipline, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to use a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and materials to carry out procedures, methods and practices in support of project objectives. Previous experience with data analysis and data management required.
About the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: This forest extends 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to Mt. Rainer National Park. The Forest encompasses eight designated wilderness areas, four ski areas, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River, and over 1500 miles of trail, including 100 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. The Forest covers portions of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King and Pierce counties.
For more information about the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, visit the Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs.
The duty station for this position is located at the Mt. Baker Ranger District in Sedro Woolley, Washington. Housing may be available upon request. Sedro-Woolley is known as the “Gateway to the Cascades” because it is located on the western edge of the majestic Cascade Mountain range in Northwest Washington State, situated north of Seattle, Washington and south of Bellingham, Washington on Highway 20, along the banks of the Skagit River.
For more information about the city of Sedro Woolley, visit the city website at http://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/Home/main.htm
For More Information: Jeremy Gilman, North Zone Fish Biologist at (360) 854-2633.