Deadline: Mon, 08/01/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: USDA Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: New Hampshire Location Detail: Nashua Job Description: The incumbents will serve as a Biological Science Technician for the USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (WS) program in New Hampshire. The incumbents will be required to perform a variety of tasks to help resolve conflicts involving damage to agriculture, property, natural resources, wildlife threats to human safety, collect disease samples, conduct wildlife monitoring, assist with rabies management, provide technical assistance, and mitigate bird damage at landfills and airports This is a landfill position. Primary duties will involve assisting with the implementation of an integrated bird harassment and monitoring program to reduce damage and conflicts associated with large concentrations of gulls using the Four Hills Landfill (Nashua Landfill) facility in Nashua, NH. The incumbent will be required to independently conduct integrated bird harassment and lethal removal activities at the landfill with input and guidance from the State Director, District Supervisor, and staff biologists. Work environment may include weather extremes and dirt and dust associated with a landfill facility Qualifications: For the GS-4 Grade Level: Applicants must have 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-03 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Identifying North American wildlife species. Experience in the principles of wildlife ecology and management in support of a wildlife management program. Experience in preparing baits and setting traps in accordance with standard procedures. An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Experience keeping routine and basic records of daily activities and observations. OR Education Substitution at the GS-4 Grade Level: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must be in wildlife. OR Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-4 Grade Level: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. For the GS-5 Grade Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-4 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, federal) sectors which demonstrate experience in: Experience in wildlife damage mitigation methods and techniques. Experience using lethal and non-lethal animal control techniques. Conducting basic computer operations for record keeping, data analysis, report writing and correspondence. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with major study, or at least 24 semester hours, in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics, with at least 6 semester hours in wildlife. OR Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-5 Grade Level: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level Salary: GS 4 $36,142-$46,983 GS 5 $40,436-$52,565 How to Apply: Additional materials not listed above (i.e. position descriptions, training certificates, etc.) may not be considered. Applicants who do not submit the required items listed above will not be considered. Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the contact office and must be RECEIVED by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. CONTACT OFFICE: USDA:APHIS-Wildlife Services ATTN: Carrie Stengel 59 Chenell Dr. Suite 7 Concord, NH 03301 603.520.8941 carrie.stengel@usda.gov
