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refuge job posting for student
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Mike Perlmutter
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Aug 12, 2009 09:37 PDT
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Student Temporary Employment Program =E2=80=93 Biological Technician (fremo=
nt / union city / newark)=0A=0A--------------------------------------------=
------------------------------------=0ADate: 2009-08-10, 1:49PM PDT=0AReply=
to: Joy_Alb-@fws.gov [Errors when replying to ads?]=0A=0A------------=
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=0AThe San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex has an opening fo=
r a part-time, temporary biological technician through the Student Temporar=
y Employment Program (STEP), offered by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thi=
s position supports the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife, and =
their habitats. This is a federal government position. =0A=0APOSITION: =0A=
=E2=80=A2 Part-time, one year position =0A=E2=80=A2 Total of 520 hour term =
of service =0A=E2=80=A2 Flexible work hours =0A=E2=80=A2 Position Duration =
& Service Commitment: Start date between mid-August and late September 2009=
. End date by September 30, 2010. =0A=E2=80=A2 $15.55 per hour to start (20=
09), with likely locality/cost of living increase in 2010 =0A=E2=80=A2 Elig=
ible for annual (vacation), holiday, and sick leave =0A=E2=80=A2 Not eligib=
le for health insurance benefits =0A=0AThe position will address critical i=
nformation needs vital to effective habitat management on the refuge. Prima=
ry responsibilities include: 1) Surveying and mapping targeted invasive wee=
ds on the Refuge Complex, and 2) Developing species-specific weed managemen=
t recommendations for land managers. =0A=0AThis position will involve exten=
sive field surveys in wetlands and uplands, plant identification, mapping u=
sing GPS technology, data entry, writing invasive weed management recommend=
ations, and driving on unimproved roads/levees. =0A=0AMINIMUM NECESSARY QUA=
LIFICATIONS: =0A=0A=E2=80=A2 At least 16 years of age. =0A=E2=80=A2 A U.S. =
Citizen or National =0A=E2=80=A2 Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a p=
rogram of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at an accredit=
ed high school, technical or vocational school, two or four year college or=
university, graduate or professional school =0A=E2=80=A2 Taking at least a=
half-time course load as defined by the school. An exception to this requi=
rement is permitted when a student is in the final period before graduation=
and needs to complete less than a half-time course load. =0A=E2=80=A2 A st=
udent in good standing with the academic institution and maintaining the gr=
ade point average (GPA) requirements of the school. =0A=0AEXPERIENCE AND/OR=
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS =0A=0AApplicants ARE required to possess the foll=
owing experience OR educational requirements, or an equivalent combination =
thereof: =0A=0A=E2=80=A2 EXPERIENCE: =0Ao 6 months general experience that =
demonstrate the ability to perform work of the position, or experience that=
provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad s=
ubject area of the occupation, and =0A=0Ao 6 months of specialized experien=
ce that equip the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abil=
ities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typic=
ally in or related to the work of the position to be filled. =0A=0AAND/OR =
=0A=0A=E2=80=A2 EDUCATION: =0Ao Successful completion of 2 years of study t=
hat included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of scientific or=
technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, anim=
al husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics =0A=0Ao At least=
6 of the above semester hours must be directly related to the position, su=
ch as botany. =0A=0AREQUIRED SKILLS AND TRAINING: =0A=E2=80=A2 Good verbal =
and written communication skills =0A=E2=80=A2 Able to work well with other =
staff and volunteers =0A=E2=80=A2 Experience compiling data and writing rep=
orts =0A=E2=80=A2 Able to keep neat and accurate records =0A=E2=80=A2 Able =
to work on own with minimal supervision =0A=E2=80=A2 Must have a valid Cali=
fornia Driver=E2=80=99s License =0A=0APHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: =0A=E2=80=A2 A=
ble to stand, bend, and walk on uneven surfaces =0A=E2=80=A2 Able to lift a=
nd carry up to 25 lbs. =0A=E2=80=A2 Able to work outdoors in variable weath=
er conditions =0A=E2=80=A2 Able to work indoors in an office setting =0A=0A=
OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS: =0A=E2=80=A2 Able to operate a four-wheel drive veh=
icle in off-road areas =0A=E2=80=A2 Experience with GPS data collection =0A=
=0ATo apply for the position, submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, an=
d contact information for three references to: Joy_Alb-@fws.gov =0A=0A=
=0A=0A=E2=80=A2Compensation: $15.55 per hour; temporary, part-time position=
with 520 hour maximum term of service; eligible for annual (vacation), hol=
iday, and sick leave; not eligible for health insurance benefits =0A=E2=80=
=A2This is a part-time job. =0A=E2=80=A2Principals only. Recruiters, please=
don't contact this job poster. =0A=E2=80=A2Please, no phone calls about th=
is job! =0A=E2=80=A2Please do not contact job poster about other services, =
products or commercial interests.=0A =0A =0A=0APostingID: 1316187173=0A=
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