Biological Science Technician (Fisheries - Diver)
2 days ago
Major Duties include: Monitors the abundance, distribution and size of.....
Major Duties include:
- Monitors the abundance, distribution and size of selected marine invertebrates, algae and fish using underwater sampling techniques on SCUBA. Techniques include, but are not limited to, band transects, quadrats, random point contacts, video transects, fish transects, fish sizing, roving diver fish counts, size frequency measurements, recruitment modules, video/photo documentation and use of remote temperature loggers.
- Conducts intertidal monitoring and other field-based biological work.
- Acts as a lead diver for at least one other diver providing leadership and direction to conduct the above-mentioned work in often adverse environmental conditions.
- Provides logistical support for all non-field aspects of a subtidal marine monitoring program. This includes office work associated with field collection of monitoring data under the direction of lead Biologist and in accordance with kelp forest monitoring handbook. This requires proficiency of data entry, organizational skills, and quality assurance/quality control of data and basic understanding of MS Access Database.
- Assists in all aspects of preparing trip and annual reports.
- Assists in making field observations and documenting them appropriately.
- Maintains equipment and NPS diving certification. This includes maintaining all equipment used for the kelp forest monitoring program such as SCUBA life support equipment, underwater cameras, dive computers, sampling equipment used for conducting the monitoring.
- Identifies the need for repairs and replacement of equipment and supplies. Maintains an accurate log of maintenance and repairs.
- Meets and maintains all NPS-4 diving regulations. Provides logistical support including preparing menus, dive plans, manifests, data sheets, purchasing provisions, loading food and equipment for multiday monitoring cruises that take place in remote conditions.
- Provides information to others on resource management issues by giving oral presentations.
- Assists with preparing trip reports and drafts detailed annual reports on the kelp forest monitoring program to meet NPS inventory and monitoring program and park requirements. These reports include descriptions of methods, literature research, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Starting at $46,020 Per Year (GS 5-6)
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