US Fish and Wildlife Service, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
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Start Date 04/07/2025 at the earliest
End Date 10/03/2025 at the latest
Last Date to Apply 12/09/2024
Website https://www.usajobs.gov/job/820461800
USFWS Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting one biological science technician to assist with biological program projects during the 2025 field season. Projects may include: aerial bear and mountain goat surveys; ground-based bear, mountain goat, deer, or habitat surveys; invasive species management; and assisting other programs (visitor services, maintenance) in completing their work. Work distribution is expected to be approximately: 10% training; 10% aerial surveys, 35% on-the ground monitoring and management, 35% data entry, management, and reporting, 10% assisting other programs.
The Kodiak Refuge headquarters office is located in the town of Kodiak, but the refuge is accessed by small airplane. Field sites are accessed by small airplane, boat, and hiking with a pack over uneven terrain and in dense vegetation. A flexible schedule, including work on weekends as well as remote camping or cabin use with prolonged periods of no cell or internet service will be required. Weather and insects (rain, wind, mosquitoes) can be challenging, and a positive, team-oriented attitude is a must. Field gear will be supplied.
When not in the field you will be based in the town of Kodiak. In town, a USFWS bunkhouse is available with shared rooms for rent for the season (~$300/pay period). A shared government vehicle is also available for limited personal use in your off time.
Season duration will be dependent on funding, up to 1040 hours (6 months) but may be shorter. Start date is will be between April and June and end date will be 10/4 at the latest, but may be sooner.
Please note that the USAJobs announcement for this position is a generalized posting for multiple positions/locations and the above information best reflects the duties of the position being offered for Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
Qualifications:
- The ability to follow written protocols and verbal instruction in order to ensure high-quality, consistent data collection
- Comfort working in bear habitat and carrying a shotgun
- A positive attitude, ability to work well in a team
- Ability to be flexible and adjust to constantly changing schedules and conditions
- Previous aerial survey experience, manipulating data in R and ArcGIS are a plus
- Applicant must have one year of experience comparable in scope to grade GS-6 in the federal service, completion of 1 year of graduate study in a related field, or a combination of both which equate to one year of experience+education
- U.S. Citizenship
- Valid drivers license
- Drug testing required
- Willingness to undergo a required criminal history background check and complete other required government trainings
Additional requirements can be found within the USAJobs posting
TO APPLY: Submit an application via the process detailed in the USA Jobs announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/820461800. Application Deadline: December 9, 2024. For more information, contact Joy Erlenbach, Wildlife Biologist via email.
Contact Person Joy Erlenbach, Wildlife Biologist
Contact email [email protected]
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