What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Field Technician position at State of Idaho?
Description
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:25-20-MN
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:Open to current members of the Idaho National Guard or those eligible for membership
TYPE OF POSITION:Militarynon-classified
SUMMARY:This position is located in the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), Environmental Management Office (EMO), Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG), functioning within the Idaho Military Division (IMD). The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Natural Resources Program Manager in surveying, recording, and evaluating wildlife and floristic resources on National Guard training lands. Appointment will involve physically demanding work outdoors in various weather conditions and may involve irregular hours worked on weekends and/or evenings.
Your Application Packet Must Include
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:25-20-MN
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:Open to current members of the Idaho National Guard or those eligible for membership
TYPE OF POSITION:Militarynon-classified
SUMMARY:This position is located in the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), Environmental Management Office (EMO), Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG), functioning within the Idaho Military Division (IMD). The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Natural Resources Program Manager in surveying, recording, and evaluating wildlife and floristic resources on National Guard training lands. Appointment will involve physically demanding work outdoors in various weather conditions and may involve irregular hours worked on weekends and/or evenings.
Your Application Packet Must Include
- Military Division Mandatory Questions –Attach yourindividual responses
- Mandatory Requirements -Attachyour individual responses
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)-Attach your DETAILEDindividual responses
- When required -Attach copies of educational diplomas, transcripts, or training certificates; or professional licenses, certifications or registrations
- If not provided, your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.
- Except for minor traffic offenses, have you ever entered a plea of guilty, no contest, or had a withheld judgment to a felony offense?If YES, please explain on a separate paper and attach it to your application.
- Do you certify that I am a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or a Foreign National with authorization to work in the United States?
- Must be a member of the Idaho National Guard. Provide your military grade, job title, MOS/AFSC/AOC and unit of assignment.
- Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted state issued driver’s license (from any state).Provide your driver’s license number, issuing state, license expiration date, and the full name specified on the license.(Do notprovide a copy of your driver’s license.)
- Must have, or be eligible to obtain, and maintain a favorable NACI/T1 Federal Background Investigation. If a selected candidate does not have a current favorable NACI/T1, as a condition of employment he/she must submit to the investigation process immediately upon hire/appointment.
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in the field of ecology, wildlife biology, or other related field; or be in the process of earning such degree with 2 field seasons of wildlife or ecological monitoring.
- Prior paid field experience in wildlife or ecological monitoring in Southwestern Idaho or experience in Idaho National Guard natural resource monitoring programs (RTLA, LEPA, etc.).
- Knowledge of biological sciences and experience in applying the knowledge in wildlife and ecological research and monitoring activities.
- Knowledge of natural, physical, or cultural resource conservation, utilization, and sustainment methods, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of scientific collection techniques, associated tools, tracking/monitoring methods, data management, labeling, filing, and preservation techniques and the experience to safely conduct collection activities.
- Knowledge of natural resource regulations, law, and statute, and the associated government agencies with jurisdiction, and experience applying this knowledge in permitting, data collection, reporting, and monitoring activities.
- Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of four-wheel drive vehicles and all-terrain vehicles in all types of conditions over rough, rocky, or uneven roads, including knowledge required to change tires, recover stuck vehicles, or avoid/address other road hazards.
- Knowledge in the use of handheld computers/data loggers, global positioning system devices, cameras, compasses, maps, animal traps, and other field equipment.
