Biological Science Technician; Fish at Bureau of Land Management Miles , MT

Biological Science Technician (Fish) Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our greatest natural resource. We expect to fill few vacancies. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.

• Assist in planning and conducting aquatic and riparian inventories and studies as well as plan and conduct fish population studies.
• Conduct riparian studies on wetland areas and stream corridors, including species inventory and condition assessments.
• Analyze inventory or study data; prepare data for inclusion in study reports; and make recommendations for aquatic and riparian enhancement projects or improvements in survey techniques and evaluation methods.
• Help record results, make census counts of various species, or record observations on species condition or stream surveys.
• Assist in planning and conducting simple water quality samplings of streams and lakes and assist in construction or placement of habitat improvement structures, fences, gabions, trash catchers, etc.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit is required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

To be rated as qualified for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements as defined. GS‑4 requires 6 months of general and 6 months of specialized work experience. General experience may include working in any professional, technical, or other responsible field that provided you with a familiarity of fisheries, or fisheries habitat characteristics or techniques of collecting scientific data. Specialized experience may include prior specific work experience in wildlife, fisheries, hydrology, plants, or soils;

working from an outline checking extensive data; collecting samples; observing and recording specific information; or successful completion of 2 years of study above high school, including at least 12 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 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to this position.

GS‑5 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS‑4 level, including fish population counts, banding, tagging and releasing fisheries‑related species; water quality sampling of streams and lakes; aquatic and riparian inventories; and taking soil or root samples. Alternatively, a full 4‑year degree with at least 24 semester hours in relevant scientific or technical courses may satisfy the requirement.

Experience may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work that builds relevant competencies.

Work requires physical exertion such as bending, walking/hiking in rough, rocky, mountainous, and densely vegetated terrain. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary for the work. Fieldwork may involve cuts, bruises and exposure to adverse weather, pests, and animals. Office work is performed in adequately lighted, ventilated, cool, and heated area.

If education is used to qualify, submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses with hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college or university.

DOI uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent employment determines eligibility for specific benefits. Contact the hiring agency for more information on benefits offered.