Biological Science Technician (forest and/or fire ecology)

 

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station (USGS) is currently searching for people interested in summer 2022 Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology and/or Fire and Fuels research.

 

Pay:  GG-5 (approx. $16.90/hour)

GG-6 (approx. $18.84/hour), assistant crew leader

         GG-7 (approx. $20.93/hour), crew leader

Location: Three Rivers, California

 

Positions are full-time, start in early May, and will last 4-6 months. Crew leadership positions will preferably start in late April. We are hiring up to 15 positions for 2 separate crews:

 

Forest Demography project duties: Collect field data for long term forest research projects in Sequoia and Yosemite NPs. Measure forest demographics, including mapping and measuring trees and determining cause of death. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research, identifying Sierran trees, forest pathology, and mapping trees. Up to 6 crew positions will be filled and 1 assistant crew lead. 

 

Fire and Fuels project duties: Collect field data for new research project in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPs. Collect detailed surface and canopy fuel data in recently burned and unburned forests. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research, fuels measurements, and tree mapping. Up to 6 crew positions will be filled, plus 1 assistant crew leader, and 1 crew leader.

 

Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen in order to qualify. Also need bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Some field work experience required. Additional experience required for crew leadership positions. Want people with some biological coursework and experience; an interest in forest and/or field ecology; desire to work outdoors and in small teams; and who have strong interpersonal skills. Previous field experience collecting fuel measurements a plus for crew #2. Federal housing might be available for rent. Personal vehicle is recommended for off-work time.

If interested: e:mail a cover letter, resume, list of references, and unofficial transcripts to:   Anne Pfaff at ahpfaff@usgs.gov For more information, call Anne at (559) 730-8948 or e:mail at ahpfaff@usgs.gov.