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Physical Science Technician.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Duties
This position is with the Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation program in the Northeast Region, where 25 fishery management offices and national fish hatcheries work with states and other partners to restore, recover, and maintain healthy populations of coastal and migratory fish, endangered aquatic species, and the habitats they depend upon. The Fisheries Program provides leadership in the development and application of state-of-the-art science and technology for fish conservation and management, including fish passage solutions. We carefully monitor and assess the status of wild populations and use hatchery cultured fish to supplement or re-establish populations where needed. The Fisheries Program also plays an active role on numerous inter-agency management councils that help govern the resources of the northeast and abroad.
As a Physical Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements:Much of the work is performed in a field environment, and most of the work involves arduous labor. Incumbent is required to be in excellent physical condition and capable of rigorous outdoor activities, including safely hiking over wet, rough, steep, or rocky terrain. Duties of the position occasionally require driving on unimproved roads, considerable walking on steep terrain (80 percent or more), working in water with boots or waders, walking through or working in heavily timbered areas (sometimes walking 5 or more miles), at times carrying heavy packs, lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, bending crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing, or other similar activities. The field work takes place during all seasons of the year, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 100 degrees (F), and in very dry to rainy and snowy conditions. Fieldwork is performed primarily during the daytime, occasionally at night, and on weekends. The nature of the work requires an adequate sense of sight and hearing to safely perform the duties. Work requires incumbent to wear potentially uncomfortable safety equipment including negative pressure respirator sometimes in excess of 8 hours.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date 12/26/2024 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualifications.
Minimum Qualification [GS-08]:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the federal service. Experience may include: performing technical support in a team setting and leading others in dynamic field efforts to control aquatic invasive species (i.e. sea lampreys) through the use of aquatic pesticides (i.e. lampricides); (1) performing collection of primary field data for pesticide applications; (2) identifying and setting up complex equipment used at application sites; (3) measuring and documenting chemical and physical parameters of a stream throughout the duration of pesticide applications; (4) calculate, monitor, and adjust proper concentrations of applied pesticides.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitute of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
Pcs Information
Yes - as determined by agency policy.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.
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Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit
This position is with the Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation program in the Northeast Region, where 25 fishery management offices and national fish hatcheries work with states and other partners to restore, recover, and maintain healthy populations of coastal and migratory fish, endangered aquatic species, and the habitats they depend upon. The Fisheries Program provides leadership in the development and application of state-of-the-art science and technology for fish conservation and management, including fish passage solutions. We carefully monitor and assess the status of wild populations and use hatchery cultured fish to supplement or re-establish populations where needed. The Fisheries Program also plays an active role on numerous inter-agency management councils that help govern the resources of the northeast and abroad.
As a Physical Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Working in collaboration with fishery biologists and biological technicians in planning, preparing, and participating in sea lamprey control efforts in the Lake Champlain Basin.
- Maintaining the specialized equipment, instruments, and gear used to conduct lampricide treatments
- Preparing for lampricide treatments through management of chemical inventory, safety assurance, and pre-treatment water chemistry analyses
- Applying lampricides in multiple formulations as a certified pesticide applicator in the states of New York and Vermont
- Monitoring chemical treatments through physical water chemistry analyses (pH, DO, conductivity, alkalinity), bioassay tests, physical analyses including spectrophotometry, chromatography, measurement of stream discharge, and collection of biological specimens as indicators.
Requirements:Much of the work is performed in a field environment, and most of the work involves arduous labor. Incumbent is required to be in excellent physical condition and capable of rigorous outdoor activities, including safely hiking over wet, rough, steep, or rocky terrain. Duties of the position occasionally require driving on unimproved roads, considerable walking on steep terrain (80 percent or more), working in water with boots or waders, walking through or working in heavily timbered areas (sometimes walking 5 or more miles), at times carrying heavy packs, lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, bending crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing, or other similar activities. The field work takes place during all seasons of the year, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 100 degrees (F), and in very dry to rainy and snowy conditions. Fieldwork is performed primarily during the daytime, occasionally at night, and on weekends. The nature of the work requires an adequate sense of sight and hearing to safely perform the duties. Work requires incumbent to wear potentially uncomfortable safety equipment including negative pressure respirator sometimes in excess of 8 hours.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Driver’s License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout their employment in this position.
- Incumbent is subject to medical surveillance testing before and after field seasons based on exposure to hazardous chemical agents.
- Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform WILL be required.
- Trial Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Must already possess or obtain within 6 months: Certified Pesticide Applicator Licenses.
- Must possess or obtain within 6 months, Federal Motorboat Operators Course Certification (MOCC) to enable the application of pesticide by boat.
- Incumbent is subject to medical surveillance testing before and after field seasons based on exposure to hazardous chemical agents.
- Incumbent must be able to lift and move objects weighing 60 pounds.
- Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date 12/26/2024 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualifications.
Minimum Qualification [GS-08]:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the federal service. Experience may include: performing technical support in a team setting and leading others in dynamic field efforts to control aquatic invasive species (i.e. sea lampreys) through the use of aquatic pesticides (i.e. lampricides); (1) performing collection of primary field data for pesticide applications; (2) identifying and setting up complex equipment used at application sites; (3) measuring and documenting chemical and physical parameters of a stream throughout the duration of pesticide applications; (4) calculate, monitor, and adjust proper concentrations of applied pesticides.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitute of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
Pcs Information
- No PCS entitlements authorized
Yes - as determined by agency policy.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.
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Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit
- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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