DutiesThe work performed is passive, remote-sensing/monitoring with little or no animal handling.Work involves hiking through the woods and deploying and retrieving cameras and audio recorders, with very limited opportunity to actually observe or handle animals.The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, amphibians, reptiles, etc.Conducts a variety of field studies of sensitive wildlife species to determine numbers, environmental conditions, and the condition of the species and its habitat, and factors affecting the health and welfare of the species and its habitat.Data elements collected include, but are not limited to, such things as habitat conditions, age of habitat, location of species, and the condition of the species being studied.Evaluates data and makes recommendations for improvement of habitat or species. Data is collected in field locations, away from the unit.May participate in studies on specific wildlife species, e.g., conducts surveys in order to determine occupancy, nesting, and reproductive statuses.Fieldwork includes deploying and retrieving camera traps and audio recorders in forested environments.Develops work plans to collect required data, determines recording requirements, and factors to use for complete habitat and species condition analyses.Participates with biologists or resource specialists in planning work and contributes productive ideas on uses of materials and methods.Improves, adapts, and develops techniques, procedures, and equipment based on detailed practical knowledge and broad experience.Changes study procedures and data collection in accordance with conditions found in order to provide clear, concise recommendations, which will improve habitat and condition of the species.Provides detailed reports on work methods, data collected and project evaluation. Determines need and recommends equipment requirements for project at hand and assures equipment is operational and available when needed.Uses personal computer systems and associated software for recording, storing, and analyzing data.May train lower-level employees on designated projects.RequirementsYou must be a US Citizen or US National.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.Must be 18 years of age.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods necessary to obtain, use, and interpret data from remote sensing sources, including aircraft and satellites.QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the requirements outlined below:Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.GS-07: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6); OR one full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that is directly related to the work of the position (such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.Examples of specialized experience include: Inspecting wildlife habitat and/or nesting sites and collecting field data on wildlife habitat and vegetation, species condition, location, and status for the preparation of maps and habitat management and improvement plans. Compiling and summarizing biological data obtained from aerial and ground surveys to determine vegetation type, wildlife and livestock use, and to identify and evaluate habitat management.Selective Placement FactorsMay train lower level employees on designated projects.Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods necessary to obtain, use, and interpret data from remote sensing sources, including aircraft and satellites.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.To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.Additional informationPLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is being used to fill positions for FY2025 Temporary Employment Hiring season. The expected start date for this position will be between January 12, 2025 to April 6, 2025.By selecting the "Location Negotiable" option during the application process, it implies your willingness to be considered for any official duty location listed on this announcement and/or those duty locations not listed for this Regional announcement. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S.This position is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or lack of funds.Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other groups within the Region who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in any of the geographic location(s) listed on the announcement. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit theThe USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay.This position is not eligible for telework.Availability of government housing and federal day care facilities will vary by location.Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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