Biological Science Technician

Who May Apply: US Citizens.

This is a civilian position with the US Army Corps of Engineers at McNary Project. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy. Employees working at McNary Dam and living in the State of Washington are exempt from Oregon state tax!

This position will be open from November 25th, 2024 - January 12th, 2025. Applications will not be reviewed until after January 13th, 2025. The anticipated start date will be March 10th, 2025.

This position is full-time permanent seasonal and is expected to work between 6 to 8 months out of the year.

Anyone wishing consideration for this opportunity must submit a resume along with your college transcripts, if relevant.

The application package MUST be submitted online at: https://usace.yellogov.com/app/collect/event/cPlspoAg5Yq2po3rYT3-Jw. Be sure to include LinkedIn Job Posting # NWW008.

For questions regarding this recruitment, you may inquire via email to WWCorpsCareers@usace.army.mil.

Duties:

· Responsible for operation of juvenile fish bypass facilities.

· Collect and maintain data associated with the juvenile fish bypass program.

· Provide detailed reports to Supervisor on facility operations on a regular basis.

· Responsible for collecting fish data and monitoring overall fish behavior and condition.

· Make recommendations concerning facility and/or barge operations and equipment to improve overall operation.

· Responsible for ensuring fish facilities operations and equipment to improve overall operation.

· Coordinate with and/or assist researchers working on fish facilities or barges.

Conditions of Employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position has a heavy lifting requirement of 50lbs.
• This is a full time SEASONAL position with Rotating Shifts.
• This position is covered under the NATIONAL FEDERATION of FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NFFE) Bargaining Unit.

Qualifications:

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-5 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in collecting and maintaining scientific data, operation of fish or other animal transportation equipment such as fish counters and other animal enumeration technology and electronic valves; and performing fish or other animal sampling operations using standard biological techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-6 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in the collection, holding and transportation of fish or other animals to include equipment operation such as electronic fish counters or other animal enumeration technology, electronic valves and pneumatic gates; and scientific data collection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as biology, fish and wildlife, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

Data Collection and Analysis

Fishery Biology

Industrial Equipment Operation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,576.00 - $57,354.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,576 - $57,354