Deadline: Tue, 10/11/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: USDA Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Colorado Location Detail: Fort Collins or Colorado Springs Job Description: Fort Collins position --- Incumbent will work with a small team to alleviate wildlife damage along the I-25 corridor. Work includes assisting ranchers and farms with prairie dog and ground squirrel damage to crops. Much of the work is urban and suburban damage abatement to protect property and natural resources. Work will include prairie dog conservation for ferret recovery, Canada goose damage management, prairie recovery, urban coyote management to protect pets and human safety, and protection of wildlife from predation for propagation and restoration. Colorado Springs position--- Incumbent will largely work independently to protect property from wildlife damage in urban/suburban areas. Work includes establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships within the Colorado Springs community and surrounding areas, conducing integrated wildlife damage management related to prairie dogs, coyotes, raccoons, pigeons, beavers, and Canada geese. Other projects include assisting with prairie recovery, black-footed ferret conservation and restoration, human health and safety at airports, and opportunities for wildlife disease sampling. Qualifications: Responsible for organizing, conducting, and implementing direct mitigation operations within a large geographical area assigned by the District Supervisor or State Director to control damage caused by avian or mammalian species. Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will prepare or revise existing programs. Assigned areas are ranches, farms, and urban communities within the county which are covered by agreements relating to the conduct of approved mitigation methods. Prepares and assists others in preparing and submitting routine and special reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, events and other relevant data. Meets with private landowners, lessees, citizen groups or associations which seek predator control and negotiates local cooperative agreements. Serves as an expert instructor and conducts demonstrations and training for others, including other cooperators or interested groups, on damage control methods, procedures, and program objectives. This includes preliminary instructions and training of new personnel on WS equipment, devices, chemicals, firearms, etc., reporting procedures, field responsibilities and other technical aspects of the program. Responsible for reporting accomplishments, problems encountered, work locations, etc. to supervisor. Is entrusted with Government-owned control equipment for which an inventory must be maintained and reported, including locations, acquisitions, returns, losses, and reason therefore. Must demonstrate a respect for the need for safety in all operations including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices, and equipment. May participate in aerial gunning operations for predators as a gunner or ground crew member in areas where it is authorized by State law. Must have a valid State motor vehicle operator license. Operation of a Government-owned or leased vehicle is required. Must be able to operate various types of small boats and canoes and be able to swim. Performs other duties, as required. Miscellaneous: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty to this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Salary: GS-5 $39,817.00 - $51,761.00 GS-6 $44,385.00 - $57,701.00 Colorado Springs: GS-5 $36,808.00 - $47,850.00 GS-6 $41,031-$53,341.00 Benefits: In addition to salary, selectee will be eligible for Cost-of-Living Allowance based on location. How to Apply: · Must be a U.S. Citizen · Must be 18 years old · If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions (proof of registration and/or exemption required). Website: http://www.sss.gov. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: · Resume (include days/months/years worked, work schedule, and grade level if federal) · Transcripts (if qualifying on education) · DD-214 (Member 4 copy) and/or VA letter required for applicable Veteran preference. · Current active-duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. 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 may 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. Interested individuals should send a resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) to the address listed here: CONTACT OFFICE: Fort Collins Position: Ben Massey, District Supervisor (Acting) 13922 Denver West Parkway Building 54, Suite 100-WS Golden, CO 80401 Benjamin.j.massey@usda.gov Colorado Springs Position: Erin Smith, District Supervisor 13922 Denver West Parkway Building 54, Suite 100-WS Golden, CO 80401 Erin.d.smith@usda.gov
