Biological Science Technician (Soils)
Biology Technicians (Soils) duties include but are not limited to:
perform a full range of aid type duties and a variety of technical duties in support of soils programs. Serves as crewmember and occasionally crew lead for specific projects. Performs the following or duties of similar complexity:
completes soils portion of AIM monitoring; conducts field inventories of soil type to delineate soil types; collects ecological site information for plants as well as populations distributions, condition, trend, associated species, land form of occurrence, geology, and soil types; compiles, enters and retrieves data from automated databases; identifies, photographs, collects, and mounts plant specimens; assists in identifying alternatives to reduce erosion, improve forage and plant diversity and to accomplish project objectives. Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Work performed in an office environment is adequately lighted and ventilated. Much of the time is spent in the field requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending and lifting with exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, wildlife, and other hazards are common. Adherence to all safety procedures is required. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume.GS-5:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include taking soil samples by layer and root samples; makes observations and records data prescribed in soil studies; OR Successful completion of a full four (4) years course of progressive study leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics. At least six (6) semester hours of courses must be directly related to this position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.Specialized
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
perform a full range of aid type duties and a variety of technical duties in support of soils programs. Serves as crewmember and occasionally crew lead for specific projects. Performs the following or duties of similar complexity:
completes soils portion of AIM monitoring; conducts field inventories of soil type to delineate soil types; collects ecological site information for plants as well as populations distributions, condition, trend, associated species, land form of occurrence, geology, and soil types; compiles, enters and retrieves data from automated databases; identifies, photographs, collects, and mounts plant specimens; assists in identifying alternatives to reduce erosion, improve forage and plant diversity and to accomplish project objectives. Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Work performed in an office environment is adequately lighted and ventilated. Much of the time is spent in the field requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending and lifting with exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, wildlife, and other hazards are common. Adherence to all safety procedures is required. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume.GS-5:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include taking soil samples by layer and root samples; makes observations and records data prescribed in soil studies; OR Successful completion of a full four (4) years course of progressive study leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics. At least six (6) semester hours of courses must be directly related to this position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.Specialized
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
- Department:
0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$16.27 to $16.27 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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