Biological Science Technician - Philadelphia, United States - Department Of The Interior

Description

Summary

This position is a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS working in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the R5-John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum.

This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years.

Duties

As a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in planning multifaceted wildlife studies by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel.
• Monitors and assists in control of wildlife, plant disease outbreaks, pest plant control, mowing/seeding activities and vegetation removal.
• Develops databases and analyzes data using standard statistical methods and procedures in preparation of wildlife reports. Enters and retrieves data from the Geographic Information System and/or other information management systems.
• Planning and implementation of wildlife and/or plant censuses and surveys.
• Assist with habitat management activities such as tractor mowing, maintaining/repairing fence to prevent cattle trespass, participating in prescribed burns, etc.
• Operate field equipment such as telemetry equipment, generators, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras.