Biological Science Technician

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Agency

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services

Location

Kahului and Kapalua, Maui, HI

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$33,450-$54,233/year

Start Date

01/01/2023

Last Date to Apply

11/21/2022

Description

The incumbent will provide technical assistance and conduct wildlife damage management activities in an integrated wildlife damage management (WDM) approach to prevent or reduce economic loss to property and agriculture or to protect human health and safety.

Incumbent will be required to be familiar with and to use various devices, tools, firearms, toxicants, pyrotechnics and related equipment used in wildlife damage management.

Incumbent will be expected to be able to identify damage from wildlife species as it pertains to airports, and the incumbent will be expected to assist in the implementation of appropriate corrective action, if warranted.

The incumbent complies with federal, state, and local regulations and assists airports with compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, Federal Air Regulations, NEPA, and Department of Defense Regulations.

Incumbent participates in required training sessions, on-the-job developmental activities and temporary details.

Incumbent presents program information and conducts training for various groups, including airport organizations, educational institutions, industry groups, and state extension programs.

Incumbent may be required to pass Certified Applicator examination, as required of persons who use restricted-use pesticides.

Incumbent must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices, and equipment.

Qualifications

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-4/5/6 GRADE LEVELS:
Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. To learn more about combining education and experience for this series.
Visit:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=AD-TECH

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
• Resume (include days/months/years worked, work schedule, and grade level if federal)
1) Personal information such as name, address, contact information
2) Education
3) Detailed work experience related to this position as described in the announcement including
 Work schedule
 Hours worked per week
 Dates of employment
 Title, series, grade (if applicable)
 All supervisors’ phone numbers and if they may be contacted
4) Other qualifications, such as transcripts (if qualifying on education)
• Transcripts (if qualifying on education)
• DD-214 (Member 4 copy), if applicable for Veteran’s Preference
• VA letter required if claiming disabled Veteran’s Preference
• Current active-duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.

HOW TO APPLY:
• Additional materials not listed above (i.e. position descriptions, training certificates, etc.) may not be considered.
• Applicants who do not submit the required items listed above may not be considered.
• Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the contact office and must be RECEIVED by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement.
• Reference the job announcement number noted above in the resume or the email.
• Interested individuals should send a resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) to the address listed here:

CONTACT OFFICE:

Shari Tada, Administrative Support Assistant
USDA Wildlife Services
3375 Koapaka St Suite H-420
Honolulu, HI 96819
Shari.Tada@usda.gov

Contact Person

Shari Tada

Contact eMail

shari.tada@usda.gov

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