This position is a Biological Science Technician, GS- 0404-7 working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3.
The number of vacancies for each station is as follows:
Portage, WI - 1 Vacancy
Neosho, MO - 1 Vacancy
This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification for this Grade Level.
Minimum Qualification [GS-7]
- One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-6 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: basic and applied habitat restoration techniques of wetland habitats for the benefit of various species; experience in the practices/techniques and terminology related to wildlife management and habitats; capturing, handling and monitoring a variety of species; knowledge and experience working with laws and regulations, as well as policies pertaining to the protection of a variety of federally listed species and their habitat; using computer technology to maintain and retrieve information from automated data systems, and statistical software programs in order to develop reports; working with and leading volunteers; ability to effectively communicate orally. OR
- Education: Possess 1 full year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours) in a discipline that is directly related to this position. (Unofficial Transcripts are acceptable. Official Transcripts may be required if selected. OR
- A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlEmployment Type: FULL_TIME