Subject: Seasonal biotech positions (vegetation monitoring) in SW Alaska
The National Park Service’s Inventory and Monitoring Program, Southwest Alaska Network, will be hiring up to two biological science technicians for vegetation monitoring projects in southwest Alaska. The positions will be filled at the GS-05 or GS-06 level ($17.85-$20.20/hr) and will be based in Port Alsworth, Alaska, in beautiful Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Duties will include sampling vegetation plots in remote, backcountry locations; identifying vascular and non-vascular plants to the species level; assisting in the collection, identification, and curation of voucher specimens; completing data entry using a SQL database; performing data quality assurance/quality control checks; and using a variety of other software to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data. The incumbent(s) may also assist with special projects, including forest disturbance and fuels inventories. Field work will be conducted in Lake Clark and Katmai National Parks and Preserves.
The work is physically demanding, and crew members may be required to carry a heavy pack in steep, uneven terrain with elevation gains of 1000-2000 ft., often in cold, inclement weather, for up to five hours a day. Field work is often conducted in brown (grizzly) bear habitat, and crew members must complete a drug test and firearm safety certification prior to starting field work.
START/END DATES: Anticipated start date is May 16, 2016, with field work extending into early September.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience; substitutable education completed at an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of the two. Applicants must demonstrate a working knowledge of plant taxonomy; experience in conducting ecological field work; and experience in working in remote, backcountry areas for extended periods of time.
TO APPLY: Apply through USAJOBS at the URLs below. Applications must include a resume with contact information for at least three references, a copy of college transcripts, and a completed questionnaire, as indicated in the announcement. See the “How to Apply” page for specific details. Applications must be received by January 15, 2016, to be considered.
GS-404-05 – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422775900
GS-404-06 – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422918600
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Amy E. Miller
Program Manager – Southwest Alaska Network
National Park Service, Inventory & Monitoring Program
240 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Tel: 907.644.3683; Fax: 907.644.3809
http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/swan/
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My work schedule: M-Th: 8 am-6 pm