Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Challis and Salmon, Idaho. Information about Idaho can be found at: Home - Idaho Commerce We expect to fill 4 vacancies. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-05 - one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-04 level. Examples of specialized experience may include inventorying rare and endangered species habitat based on guidelines; taking soil samples by layer; and taking root samples. -OR-Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled. -OR- A combination of experience and education to meet total experience. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles. Work Environment: Office work is performed in a setting that is adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated. When doing fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme, adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules.
Compiles occurrence and distribution data, cover maps, and BLM herbarium study mounts (where appropriate and feasible.)
May make recommendations on plant habitat protection, enhancement, or “critical” habitat designation to supervisor.
In conjunction with professional resource specialist, performs field studies to document environmental factors affecting habitat.
Enters and retrieves data from automated databases.
Performs inventories of public lands to document occurrence and distribution of a variety of plant species especially those classified as either rare, sensitive, threatened, or endangered.
To perform duties of this position requires the use of motor vehicles. In most cases this will be a 4-wheel drive vehicle.