qualified field biological technicians for a scientific investigation of the responses of California spotted owls

FIELD TECHNICIANS -- Sierra Nevada, California. The Sierra Nevada Research Center (USDA Forest Service, Davis, CA) is seeking qualified field biological technicians to fill 2010 seasonal positions for a scientific investigation of the responses of California spotted owls to large-scale fire, fuels, and timber management strategies in the Sierra Nevada. Field technicians will perform the following work: (1) systematic night surveys for spotted owls and other owl species; (2) follow-up surveys to identify color-banded owls and to determine spotted owl nest/roost locations, nesting status, and reproductive success; and (3) other tasks as assigned (e.g. collecting vegetation data, assisting with other wildlife surveys, and data entry). All employees perform most duties at night and will often be required to hike on steep, rough terrain in remote areas. All candidates must have good hearing and full night and color vision, be physically fit, be able to follow a scientific protocol, have a valid driver's license, and be willing and able to exercise good scientific and safety judgment in the field. We will be filling Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) positions at the GS-4, 5 and 6 levels for all locations listed below. In addition, we may fill a GS-7 position at the Sequoia NP and Trimmer and Shaver Lake location. Start dates will range from 1 Mar thru 1 Jun and end in mid- to late Aug, with the possibility of work extending into September. Work is conducted in northern California on the Plumas and Lassen National Forests (based in Quincy, CA and Chester, CA, respectively) and in southern California at Sequoia National Park, and on the Sierra National Forest (based in Trimmer, and Shaver Lake, CA). Official job announcements are currently posted on the USAJOBS website, URL: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov). Vacancy announcement numbers are, for GS-4: TEMP-OCR-0404-04-SNRC-SO, for GS-5: TEMP-OCR-404-5 SNRC, and for GS-6: TEMP-OCR-404-6-SNRC-SO, and for GS-7: TEMP-OCR-0404-07-SNRC-SO. Deadline for applying is 30 Nov 2009. Initial review of applicants will begin in early Dec. Positions will be filled as qualified applicants are identified. Interested candidates should apply online. Separate applications are required for each grade level. You may apply to a single location or multiple locations, as specified in the application. We strongly recommend that you attach academic transcripts electronically to your application (unofficial transcripts are OK). If you do not attach your transcript, your education will not count towards your qualification for these positions and you may be disqualified from consideration. You will NOT be allowed to attach your transcripts later in the hiring process. For more information on positions in Quincy, contact PAULA SHAKLEE at (PH: 530-283-7806, EM: pashaklee AT fs.fed.us); for Chester, contact GRETCHEN JEHLE at (PH: 530-721-0011, EM: gjehle AT fs.fed.us); for Trimmer, Shaver Lake, or Sequoia NP, contact SUE SUTTON at (PH: 559-323-3224, EM: ssutton01 AT fs.fed.us).