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Company Name : Agricultural Research Service
Location : Elko, NV
Position : Biological Science Technician/Aide

Job Description : U.S. Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service
“The premier food and agricultural research agency of USDA”
Biological Sciences Technician/Aide
Northwest Watershed Research Center
Elko, Nevada
Full-Time/Seasonal Position
Salary Range of $32,570 to $36,118 per year
GS-3-5
Biological Sciences Technician/Aide
The USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS) in Boise, Idaho is seeking to hire three crews of Biological Sciences Technicians (Plants) or Biological Sciences Aides to collect vegetation data for rangeland research. Start date is expected to be in early March although later start dates (e.g., April/May) may be negotiable. All positions will end by late August, with the term not exceeding 180 days. The duty stations for this position will be located at the BLM District Office in Elko, Nevada.
Duties: Technical work will be conducted primarily in remote field locations but will also include some laboratory work. Each Biological Sciences Technician will work as part of a crew of 4-5 to assess and monitor vegetation on rangelands invaded by cheatgrass and other introduced annual grasses at sites in the Great Basin. Crews will establish monitoring transects and collect botanical data and samples in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. Specifically, crews will identify grasses, herbs, and shrubs to species; label and catalog plant materials collected during the season; operate field instrumentation and equipment; enter field data into a personal computer; sort, process, and analyze vegetation materials in the laboratory; and compile data for reports.
Physical Demands: Work will be physically demanding with prolonged periods in the field, walking and bending often required. Heavy items (packs and equipment) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis over complex terrain. Weather conditions ranging from cold/wet to hot/dry requiring proper preparation and safety measures. Operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) will be required. Travel and camping at remote backcountry locations may be required.
Successful applicants will receive training in ecological field and laboratory techniques. Specific training in vegetation sampling, plant species identification, data recording, and operation and maintenance of field instrumentation and equipment will be provided. Laboratory training generally will include vegetation sample preparation, laboratory analysis, and data collection and entry into electronic databases. Training in safe operation of field vehicles will be provided.
Preferred experience would be the following since the Technician will have more of a focus on rangeland techniques in remote areas:
· Rangeland Plant identification
· Field sampling and plot layout experience
· Proficiency with common software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access).
· Experience with AIM protocol and DIMA software
· Experience with demanding physical work outdoors.
· Familiarity with GPS instrumentation.
· Experience driving on unimproved or primitive roads.
USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $32,570.00 – $36,118.00 per year
Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Health insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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