Biological Science Techn (Plants)

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Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located in Lander, WY.

Information about this location and the surrounding area can be found at: Lander, WY We expect to fill many vacancies. Pay may be adjusted due to 2026 general adjustments.

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element.

Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Driver's License 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: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 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 semesters 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.

For GS-06: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 level.

Examples of specialized experience may include: Surveying, mapping and documenting a variety of wildlife species and habitat conditions.

Compiling occurrence and distribution data, cover maps, and herbarium study mounts; assisting in performing fisheries studies and in constructing fish habitat improvement structures.

And compiling data obtained through soil inventory and assembling data into a logical sequence for review.

-OR- Successful completion of one full year of graduate study directly related to the work of the position. -OR- A combination of experience and education to meet total experience.

For GS-07 - You must possess one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level.

Examples of specialized experience may include: Surveying, mapping and documenting a variety of wildlife species and habitat conditions; Compiling occurrence and distribution data, cover maps, and herbarium study mounts; Assisting in performing botanical studies and in constructing habitat improvement structures; Compiling data obtained through soil inventory; And assembling data into a logical sequence for review.

-OR- Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position.-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. Major Duties:

• Make observations and record data relating to plant studies.
• Lead or conduct field searches for populations of sensitive, threatened or endangered plant species.
• Collect ecological site information for population distribution, condition, trend, associated species, geology, soil type and prepare reports.
• Participate in environmental studies documenting factors affecting plant species and habitat.
• Inventory rare and endangered species habitat.