Biological Science Technician on Plumas Nationa Forest

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Botanist
GS-0430-09

Biological Science Technician (Plants)
GS-0404-07

Temporary NTE 1039hrs

Government Housing Will Be Available

One position will be available on the Beckwourth Ranger District, Plumas National Forest. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible to be considered for any of these positions, as hiring will begin in February and continue through early March.

TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS:

Go to USAJOBS (must set up and have a USAJOBS profile) www.usajobs.gov/
Search/locate the “Open and Continuous” announcement number; Select position(s) and location(s) you are interested in and begin the application process. These are open continuous rosters so you must be specific in location to apply to our positions: Select Blairsden, CA as you preferred place of employment.

FOR BOTANIST POSITION:
GS 9 Annoucment # TEMPOCR-0430-9-BOT-DT
Link to GS-9 job annoucment- https://my.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/332531200

FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (PLANTS) POSITION:
GS 7 Annoucment # TEMPOCR-0404-7-PLANTS-DT
Link to GS-7 job annoucment- https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Se...18&search.y=15


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position will include both field work and office work. Field work requires accurate identification of plant species, detailed record keeping, navigating with map and compass, operating four-wheel drive vehicles. Office work consists of data entry, brief written reports using Microsoft word and excel, downloading GPS data, compiling maps and preparing equipment for field work. The field work is physical in nature and requires good fitness. Field work may be done in difficult environmental conditions on hot, dry days or coll, wet days. Further descriptions can be obtained via the above links or by contacting the Beckwourth Ranger District Botanist.

AREA DESCRIPTION:

The Plumas National Forest encompasses over a million acres of tree-covered mountains, filled with hundreds of high alpine lakes and thousands of miles of clear running streams. Elevations range from 3,000 to 8,000 feet. The area has four seasons with warm to hot days and warm to cool nights in the summer, and periodic snowstorms in the winter. Average annual precipitation is about 35~40 inches a year. Within a half day or less drive are Lake Tahoe, Reno, Sacramento, Susanville, San Francisco, Redding, Chico, California coast, Lake Shasta, Lassen Volcanic National Park and a vast variety of activities and opportunities. Popular activities within Plumas County and the Plumas National Forest include hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, boating, white water rafting, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and wildlife viewing.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION:


Blairsden/Graeagle/Portola, CA:

The community of Blairsden/Graeagle is located 60 miles west of Reno, NV, and 20 miles east of Quincy at an elevation of approximately 4400 feet. Local community services include a market, hardware store, bakery, deli, pizza parlor, one full service gas station, physician’s clinic, dental office, post office, and several restaurants and motels. There are four 18-hole championship and two 9-hole golf courses within five miles of the office. Johnsville Ski Area is a local historic downhill ski area which hosts two long board-racing events per year as well as public downhill skiing. Rentals for a two bedroom /two bath condominium start around $1000 per month. Since housing is expensive in the Blairsden/Graeagle area many employees live in Portola or Quincy. The community of Portola (ten miles east of Blairsden/Graeagle) has a population of 2,000 with services including a hospital with physician's clinic, a public library, one elementary school, one middle school, one high school, a variety of churches, a supermarket, a bowling alley, a health club, and several restaurants and motels. Rentals for a two bedroom /one bath start around $600 per month.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION CONTACT:

Beckwourth Ranger District Botanist Michael Friend (530) 836-7167