We are trying to recruit applicants that have been trained in aquatic

biology, aqautic ecology, or fish & wildlife programs, and that qualify at

the GS-7 level.

The application deadline is March 17.

Thank you for your assistance.

Danny Boiano

Aquatic Ecologist

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271

phone: (559) 565-4273 fax: (559) 565-4283

email: danny_boiano@nps.gov

 

The National Park Service is seeking one GS-7 term ($17.64/hour),

subject-to-furlough, Lead Biological Science Technician for the Aquatic

Resources Program in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI),

California. This position is estimated to start on May 27, 2007, and will

be stationed at the Ash Mountain Headquarters in Sequoia National Park.

The Lead Biological Science Technician primarily assists the SEKI Aquatic

Ecologist with implementation and management of aquatic resource projects

in SEKI, including but not limited to long-term restoration of mountain

yellow-legged frogs and high elevation aquatic ecosystems, long-term

monitoring of lakes, streams, amphibians, fish and other aquatic biota, and

facilitating scientific research of aquatic ecosystems. The incumbent will

assist with 1) managing logistics in preparation for summer fieldwork, 2)

providing orientation, training and mentoring for the summer seasonal

aquatic restoration crew, 3) overseeing field operations for restoration,

and 4) providing logistic and field support to the parks’ Inventory and

Monitoring Program and to scientific research studies being conducted in

SEKI. Other duties include conducting electronic entry, QA/QC, and summary

reporting of field data, and maintaining field equipment and supplies.

Work will occur throughout SEKI, and will entail cooperation with other

agencies, organizations, and cooperators. The incumbent will be supervised

by the Aquatic Ecologist, will be the field leader for the summer seasonal

aquatic restoration crew, and will occasionally work with other SEKI staff.

The position will require extensive wilderness travel within SEKI, and

occasional travel to meetings and/or trainings.

Interested applicants can view the full announcement at

http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. The announcement number is SEKI-08-32EE.

Applications must be mailed and must include a resume, KSAs (shown in

announcement), and unofficial copies of your college transcripts (if you

wish to be qualified based on experience and education). Read the

announcement for specific details.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008 TO BE CONSIDERED

FOR THIS POSITION.

For general application questions, email Emily_Edgar@nps.gov or call

559-565-3752.

For specific position questions, email Danny_Boiano@nps.gov or call

559-565-4273.