Duties

This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year.

As a Biological Science Technician (Avian) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge of avian biology and ecology sufficient to complete field projects.
• Collect detailed data on avian populations without direct daily supervision. Data is collected on abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, and seasonal movements. Identify Alaska birds by sight and sound.
• Work in remote field camps and operate equipment including, but not limited to: boats, temporary structures, camp stoves, generators, radios and satellite phones.
• Collect avian morphometric data, mark/recapture data and biological samples by capturing, measuring, bleeding, and marking birds.
• Use computers to tabulate, manage and analyze basic data on avian populations without direct daily supervision.
• Lead field camps including planning logistics, developing work plans/schedules, providing instruction, and working with others.