Ecologist, GS-0408-07 (TERM-LL)
As an Ecologist within the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Performs advanced trainee assignments in gathering, organizing, and interpreting ecological, biological, botanical, and zoological, or other information pertinent to limited scientific studies or investigations. Prepares a variety of samples and performs data analysis in an office or laboratory and drafts assigned portions of reports. Conducts analyses on biological samples for the presence of chemical contaminants. Participates in the collection of fish samples and other biological specimens from lakes and rivers. Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The work involves field studies in an array of locations from high to low elevation and conditions of extremes temperatures. Day and overnight hikes of 5-10 miles per day carrying 20-35 pound backpacks may be necessary. Extended periods of data manipulation and analysis and manuscript preparation will require extended periods of working at a desk and computer terminal. Work Environment:
Field conditions include an array of climatic, topographic, and vegetation conditions with typical risks from hazardous plants, insects, pollen, dust, etc. The indoor work area has adequate light, heat and ventilation. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/ecologist-gs-0408.If you are qualifying based on specialized experience, in addition to the basic education requirements listed in the link above, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. For GS-07:
One year of appropriate specialized experience that is in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of GS-5 level work may include:
1) collecting basic data from field investigations; 2) preparing samples; 3) making observations on biological conditions; 4) assisting in data entry and routine data analysis; 5) searching published technical sources for information on designated topics and preparing summaries for reference of others. For examples 1-5, the work performed was routine and closely controlled and a designated person assigned the work with clear, specific, and detailed instructions as to the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performs advanced trainee assignments in gathering, organizing, and interpreting ecological, biological, botanical, and zoological, or other information pertinent to limited scientific studies or investigations. Prepares a variety of samples and performs data analysis in an office or laboratory and drafts assigned portions of reports. Conducts analyses on biological samples for the presence of chemical contaminants. Participates in the collection of fish samples and other biological specimens from lakes and rivers. Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The work involves field studies in an array of locations from high to low elevation and conditions of extremes temperatures. Day and overnight hikes of 5-10 miles per day carrying 20-35 pound backpacks may be necessary. Extended periods of data manipulation and analysis and manuscript preparation will require extended periods of working at a desk and computer terminal. Work Environment:
Field conditions include an array of climatic, topographic, and vegetation conditions with typical risks from hazardous plants, insects, pollen, dust, etc. The indoor work area has adequate light, heat and ventilation. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/ecologist-gs-0408.If you are qualifying based on specialized experience, in addition to the basic education requirements listed in the link above, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. For GS-07:
One year of appropriate specialized experience that is in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of GS-5 level work may include:
1) collecting basic data from field investigations; 2) preparing samples; 3) making observations on biological conditions; 4) assisting in data entry and routine data analysis; 5) searching published technical sources for information on designated topics and preparing summaries for reference of others. For examples 1-5, the work performed was routine and closely controlled and a designated person assigned the work with clear, specific, and detailed instructions as to the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0408 Ecology - Salary Range:
$46,156 to $59,999 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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