Deadline: Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: USDA Job Field: Wildlife Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Colorado Location Detail: Fort Collins, Colorado Job Description: his position is with the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program located in Fort Collins, CO. This program aims to minimize damage caused by feral swine to agriculture, property, natural resources, and human health and safety. This position will be assisting with sample receiving, sample triage, data management, and report generation. Additionally, this position will support a consolidation effort of archived feral swine serum samples. 1. Enters data into established WDM database/system of record. Uses data to prepare and submit routine reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, events. 2. Demonstrates a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices and materials, and equipment. 3. May assist WS research efforts by participating in field tests of proposed damage control materials, devices or methods or providing biological or other specimens. Qualifications: To qualify, applicants MUST meet all minimum qualification requirements, except Medical Requirements, by the closing date of the announcement. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: FOR THE GS-03 GRADE: Applicants must have 6 months of general experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, State, Federal) sectors. -Experience communicating effectively with a variety of people in varying conditions -Experience identifying biological relationships as they relate to wildlife management techniques -Experience operating cell phones and computers to achieve voice, text, and email communication and to enter data on work activity into program management information OR Successful completion of 1 year of study, above high school, that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. Transcripts required if qualifying based on this provision. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring manager for selection. Qualified candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will receive referral and selection priority over non-veterans. Salary: $35,499- $43,590 per year How to Apply: Interested individuals should send a resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) to the address listed here: (email preferred) CONTACT OFFICE: Vienna Brown, PhD, MPH Biologist USDA APHIS WS National Feral Swine Damage Management Program 4101 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 Ph: 970-568-2330 vienna.r.brown@usda.gov
