Total 2,606 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies

• Collects biological and vegetation specimens and samples. Is responsible for the accumulation, coding, transcription, and processing of information; edits and corrects records; and provides quality control of automatic data processing entries.
• Tabulates results and prepares graphs and charts according to instructions. Assists in the design of new plant projects.
• Lays out experimental plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Uses botanical key to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of forest areas.
• Compiles and summarizes the vegetation types obtained from aerial and ground surveys including forest health monitoring, biological evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project.
• Participates and conducts a variety of field studies of native and non-native botanical species and their habitats. Collects data for use in habitat and species condition analyses.
• Collects survey/inventory data to determine species identity, population characteristics, environmental conditions, and factors affecting the vigor/extent of the species and their habitat. Keeps records of all data and produces maps of survey areas.
• Lays out monitoring plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Compiles and summarizes the data obtained from surveys, inventories, biological evaluations, and monitoring. Uses computer systems and associated software for recording, organizing, storing, and analyzing data.
• Performs native plant, pollinators, and phenology surveys.
• Carries out pollinator habitat enhancement, tends restoration gardens and other ecological restoration duties such as planting, seed collection and cleaning, weeding, irrigation of past plantings, or native plant nursery work.
• Performs the full range of standard technical assignments consisting of a variety of tasks involving invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring.
• Assignments involve the performance of a series of basic related technical tasks, which must be completed according to a predetermined and established routine.
• May also perform a variety of nonstandard tasks related to invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring.
• Identifies invasive non-native plants using various field guides or botanical keys, surveys for target plants, collects and assesses data on infestation location and status, and treats invasive plant infestations.
• Treatments primarily involve using herbicides, but may also be accomplished by hand-pulling, or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standard control methods.
• Collects and records data related to infestation location and status. Responsible for ensuring that data related to invasive non-native plant treatments is recorded accurately and legibly, and according to specific protocols.
• Performs highly physical labor and daily hiking often to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions.
• Uses global positioning systems, aerial photographs, topographic maps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or compass in navigation. A portion of time may be dedicated to data entry and other duties in a laboratory or office setting.
• Applies herbicides using backpack sprayers or other equipment on a regular basis according to specific guidelines. Performs basic mathematical calculations related to herbicide mixing and applications.

• Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research.
• A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
• Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
• Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences, and accurately summarizes data.
• Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
• Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
• Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions.
• Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
• Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
• Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
• Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.

• Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research.
• A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
• Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
• Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences, and accurately summarizes data.
• Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
• Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
• Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions.
• Gathers data on such things as temperature, humidity, soil characteristics, precipitation, growth and mortality, cover types, species diameters, height and age of trees, shrub and ground cover vegetation.
• Gathers data on such things as characteristics, and amount and type of recreational use.
• Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
• Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
• Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
• Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.

• Independently, or as part of a team, participates in procedural fisheries and/or wildlife related assignments where methods and techniques are well established.
• Makes browse surveys; takes and records measurements such as identifying species, etc.; identifies and measures species and conditions; delineates wildlife or fisheries habitat types on topographic maps; and, identifies habitat condition.
• Maintains records of investigations and trail data as requested by the team leader or supervisor.
• The supervisor or team leader makes sure assigned are completed; and information is developed.
• The supervisor or team leader makes sure the methods used in securing and verifying data are acceptable; and that use of guidelines are technically-accurate and in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Summarizes data obtained from field collections using prescribed statistical procedures.
• Assists in the attainment of field data by calculating and recording relevant biological information irregular to the specific assignment.
• Formulates and orders data as directed and prepares data for computer use. Assists in the collection, handling, and preservation of specimens.
• Makes fish counts, and traps fry and fingerlings using such methods as baited minnow traps.
• Identifies and measures species, recording numbers, lengths, weights etc.
• takes scale samples, notes environmental factors prejudicial to fish habitat such as log jams and silting, and recommends corrective action; and independently determines count sites on assigned streams.
• Performs wildlife and/or fisheries habitat improvement projects such as maintenance of wildlife openings and trails.
• Inventories of nesting structures; construction and installation of woody structures for streams, rivers, and lakes.
• Planting of areas for establishment of more desirable food or cover; installation and maintenance of nesting boxes; establishment of food plots, etc.
• Conducts surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species; counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
• Records data manually and electronically using a Global Positioning System unit and computer.
• Summarizes data obtained from field collections and, under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Manages data and prepares reports.
• Conducts routine procedural tests using well-established work methods and techniques. Summarizes data obtained from field collections using prescribed statistical procedures.
• Under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Assists higher-graded technicians with the operation of more sophisticated equipment or systems.
• Does not interpret the results, but is responsible for noticing obvious deviations so that tests may be repeated or other checks made.

• The incumbent performs technical assignments consisting of routine laboratory and/or field experiments that require the use of accepted, standardized laboratory or field practices.
• Assists in the acquisition of field data by measuring and recording pertinent biological information peculiar to the specific assignment.
• The assignment involves performance of a series of related technical tasks, which must be completed according to a predetermined and established routine. Tabulates and orders data as directed and prepares data for computer use.
• Assists in the layout of experimental plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries. Uses botanical key to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of Forest areas.
• Assists in the collection, handling, and preservation of specimens. All biological data pertinent to collections and preservation are recorded. Assists in maintenance of various collections used in connection with day-to-day research activities.
• Observes and records expected responses in experiments and keeps aware of factors and situations included in experiments to ensure against error and to increase the reliability of the results obtained.
• Participates and conducts a variety of routine field studies of native and non-native botanical species and their habitats. Collects data for use in habitat and species condition analyses.
• Collects survey and inventory data that is used to establish species identity, population characteristics, environmental conditions, and factors affecting the vigor and extent of the species and their habitat.
• Keeps records of all data and produces maps of survey areas. Lays out monitoring plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Uses botanical key to assist with the identification of plants encountered during field trips or surveys of Forest areas.
• Compiles and summarizes the vegetation types obtained from aerial and ground surveys including forest health monitoring, biological evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project.
• Performs the full range of standard technical assignments consisting of routine invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring of invasive non-native plants commonly found in the work area.
• Assists in identifying invasive non-native plants using various field guides, surveying for target plants, collecting data on infestation location and status, and treating invasive plant infestations.
• Treatments primarily involve using herbicides, but may also be accomplished by hand-pulling, or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standard control methods.
• Accurately records data related to invasive non-native plant treatments according to specific protocols. Performs highly physical labor and daily hiking often to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions.
• Applies herbicides using backpack sprayers or other equipment on a regular basis according to specific guidelines. Performs basic mathematical calculations related to herbicide mixing and applications.
• Assists with native plant, pollinators, and phenology surveys. Carries out pollinator habitat enhancement, tends restoration gardens, and performs other ecological restoration duties.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment supplied by the Forest Service at all times. May identify, collect, and release appropriate insects (biological control) to achieve desired objectives.

• Performs a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources, i.e., water, land, food, plants, animals, and soils.
• Assignments support field projects and program planning activities.
• Independently, or as part of a team, makes browse surveys; takes and records data, counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
• Analyzes information; prepares reports of findings with appropriate recommendations; assembles information for development of natural resource plans and coordination of resource need information for analytical reports.
• Utilizes topographic maps; photographs, and data that identify a variety of natural resource areas and conditions. May draft maps or diagrams of survey areas.
• Utilizes a variety of tools to collect and record data such as numbers, measurements, weights, samples, and special notes. Keeps records of all data and develops these into statistical reports.
• Identifies and classifies principal natural resource types in assigned geographic areas. Collects natural resource samples and makes determinations, such as species identification, habitat condition, injury, disease.
• Makes qualitative observations of injury and disease and makes recommendations for resolution of problems.
• On an individual basis or as a crew member, constructs or completes habitat projects such as watershed development, fencing, or clearing areas to establish more desirable food or cover habitat.
• Participates in developing new or improved prevention practices relating to conditions and findings of natural resource areas where information and data have been collected.
• Assists in layout of field experiments, pilot projects, impact evaluations, and specific natural resource projects. Assists in determining validity of survey or evaluation techniques. Suggests improvements of methods and techniques.
• Is fully responsible for compliance with safety rules and regulations.

• The work performed is traditional hands-on wildlife work.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Frequently, there is an integrated approach to address resource management issues, where the incumbent works as a member of a team to collaboratively achieve mutual goals and objectives.
• Individually, or as part of a team, performs established wildlife-related assignments.
• Assignments involve constructing or completing habitat project work such as: watershed development, fencing, or clearing areas to establish food that is more desirable or cover habitat.
• For example, assesses habitat environments, requirements, and inhabitants of wildlife; collects and accumulates data through a variety of techniques; examines information, and develops reports of results with suitable recommendations.
• Collects facts for development of wildlife management plans and coordination of wildlife needs for environmental analysis reports.
• Incumbent supports avian community studies. Conducts field surveys of birds requiring specialized experience identifying birds by sight or sound. Performs assignments which involve sampling forest vegetation using dbh tape and clinometer.
• Collects data following a prescribed protocol. Identifies multiple species by sight or sound. May assist in capture and banding birds. Navigates on public and private road systems without direct supervision.
• Locates off-road study sites using compass, topographic maps and/or GPS unit. Records field data in a legible manner. Enters field data onto a computer database. May assist in proofing and editing data forms and databases.
• Maintains field equipment and vehicles in good working condition. As required, camps at remote locations on National Forest land.
• Performs complicated test following standard procedures for the full range of support work in the wildlife management program.
• Assignments involve collecting and analyzing; developing reports on the characteristics and quality of the samples of the field test; and developing accurate records and making presentation of findings.

• The work performed is passive, remote sensing/monitoring with little or no animal handling.
• Work involves hiking through the woods and deploying and retrieving cameras and audio recorders, with very limited opportunity to directly observe or handle animals.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Independently, or as part of a team, conducts surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species; counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
• Records data manually and electronically using a Global Positioning System unit and computer. Summarizes and analyzes data obtained from field collections; prepares reports of findings with appropriate recommendations.
• Assembles information for the development of plans and coordination of resource information for analytical reports. Uses topographic maps, aerial photos, compass, Global Positioning System devices, photographs, etc. for navigation.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment such as chainsaw, brush saw, four-by-four drive vehicles, mower deck, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs) or utility-terrain-vehicles (UTVs), and motorboat.
• Individually or as a crewmember conducts fisheries projects requiring adaptation of procedural guides. Measures amount and quantity of spawning areas on designated streams; samples and makes qualitative analysis of aquatic insects.
• Determines pool/riffle rations through observation; and measures and records discharge volumes through interpolation. Uses a variety of tools, takes bottom gravel samples, and analyzes for silt, size fractions, etc.
• Keeps records of all data and develops these into statistical reports. Drafts maps or survey areas.
• On an individual basis, or as part of a team, performs wildlife and fisheries habitat improvement projects such as maintenance of wildlife openings and trails, inventories of nesting structures, wildlife openings, and trails.
• Construction and installation of woody structure to streams, rivers, and lakes, planting of areas for establishing more desirable food or cover, installation and maintenance of nesting boxes, establishment of food plots, etc.
• Performs analysis of sediment and water quality samples. Schedules, services, calibrate repairs, and installs sampling instrumentation. Collects data from field recording instruments and makes on-site measurements of study area conditions.
• Is fully responsible for compliance with safety rules and regulations.

• Enforce security regulations to protect statistical data collected within the Region; ensure the proper maintenance, preservation, and disposal of all official statistical records.
• Direct the preparation of instructions needed to implement office program policies and procedures and adapt them to the agricultural practices or special situations in the Region.
• Manage the overall operation of the office making determinations regarding workload, staffing, budget, and equipment and recommend modifications.
• Serve on various Departmental, Agency-wide, and interagency committees.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Agency within the State, establish and maintain liaison with decision-makers at all levels of State and local government.

This position is eligible for 100% remote, selectee must reside within a 50-mile radius of the Brockton, Massachusetts or Augusta, Maine VA facilities.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards

The Human Resources Specialist (R&P) SBU Outreach applies a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices, to include OPM requirements, VHA specific policy and labor organization agreements for Title 5, Hybrid T38 and full Title 38 positions. Human Resources Specialist provides custom recruitment strategies and consultative services based upon occupational knowledge of current local and regional market area and resolves difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement problems. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advises and consults on targeted recruitment strategies and non-traditional recruitment opportunities specific to the local and regional market area, such as targeted job fairs, social media, recruitment campaigns, community outreach events, etc;
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the human resources staff and management officials in all areas of staffing and recruitment, including priority placement, direct hiring, special hiring authorities, etc;
• Evaluates trends in missions, technology, manpower, fiscal resources, and other factors influencing future needs;
• Applies quantitative and qualitative data to advise local, regional and national leadership in regard to recruitment trends, such as providing data in annual workforce planning cycles and advanced recruitment strategies; and
• Recommends strategies for overcoming employment barriers;
• Resolves difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement problems building coalitions and consensus through persuasion;
• Provides custom recruitment strategies and consultative services based upon occupational knowledge of current local and regional market area;
• Prepares vacancy announcements based on Position Description (PD) and/or functional statements (FS) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis of the position, qualifies/disqualifies applicants, and maintains all documentation for the job announcement;
• Utilizes HR database systems to query, retrieve, and analyze information to complete and monitor routine and special assignments;
• Serves as a consultant to managers in providing authoritative HR services and conducting detailed analyses of complex functions within serviced organizations.

This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023

As a INTERDISCPLINARY COMPUTER ENG/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COMP SCI at the GS-0854/1515/1550-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Performs a broad range of assessment; analyses; or experimentation of fielded or emerging capabilities/technologies associated with Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) supporting the Joint commands with national or international responsibilities.
• Is responsible for planning and conducting assessments to include defining purpose, objectives, critical operational issues, metrics; methodology, analysis of results, and providing end-state deliverables as required by customers and sponsors.
• Leads or participates in assessment, integration, and/or interoperability project teams.

• Applies a wide range of mathematics, statistics and qualitative and/or quantitative methods to conduct studies, initiate new areas of study related to the data used in and for the government-wide category management program.
• Supports the development of analytical and/or mathematical models analyzing complex data related to category spend, agency-specific best in class or spend under management, small business utilization and cost avoidance.
• Plans, designs and develops key performance indicator (KPI) requirements and methodologies for reporting on metrics relative to the government-wide category management program. Prepares recommendations for potential changes/adjustments to KPIs and other metrics.
• Provides technical expertise and feedback to management regarding the development of highly visible, complex business oriented reports and metrics to measure and track program performance.
• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for troubleshooting data capturing processes, procedures and systems to ensure data quality.
• Prepares written and oral reports or presentations regarding study findings, conclusions, and recommendations for leadership. Synthesizes highly technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Supports program management efforts such as identifying requirements for automated analytical tools, defining standard processes and methodologies, documenting best practices, and developing appropriate program content to be used on Category Management dashboards related to analyses performed.

• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records.
• Maintains records, locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Performs routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Maintains, calibrates and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.

• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records; maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Assists in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory or livestock environment, common to the assigned area of work.
• Prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory or livestock environment.
• Performs routine and recurring experiments using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Maintains, calibrates, and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.

The major duties of this position include:

• Initiate and implement learning opportunities for a variety of audiences that focus on communicating current research and promote a sense of stewardship.
• Develop accessible communication products related to current natural and cultural resources and research for publication in print, digital and multimedia applications.
• Use research and writing strategies to identify, analyze, synthesize and communicate information about park resources, their significance, and the value of stewardship.
• Work collaboratively with National Park Service staff across different divisions, park partners and other organizations to provide expertise, develop opportunities for learning and collaboration, and share communication products.
• Coordinate planning for science communication outreach opportunities that will engage diverse audiences in learning about current natural and cultural resources and related research.