Biological Science Technician

Only experience and education obtained by 10/29/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must satisfy Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-6] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying experience may include: collecting biological samples from fish; taking measurements and assessing readings of fish; executing tests on fish; documenting observations of fish and relating the significance of the results to a project/program; collecting, storing, organizing, and transferring raw data sheets related to fish and/or wildlife to digital files; inputting data into computer databases; performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control on entered data. OR One full year of graduate-level education with major study/coursework in or directly related to the work of the position (e.g., fish biology, ichthyology, aquaculture, limnology, etc.). OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There are (3) vacancies for the position of Biological Science Technician, GS- 0404-6 working in Carbondale, IL, for the R3-Carterville F and W Conservation Office. This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10 years at managements discretion.