[APWG] JOB: Bio Sci Tech (TERM STF) Lake Mead Exotic Plant Management Team (Boulder City, NV)

[Olivia Kwong]

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New Biological Science Technician (EPMT) (TERM STF)
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MMLAKE-12-01D-540589 - Job Announcement Number
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=102655930
Biological Science Technician (EPMT), GS-0404-04/05/06

DUTY LOCATION: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, Nevada
TERM NTE 13 Months - Subject-to-Furlough - 6 Positions (DEU - U.S.
Citizens)
Open: 09/23/11 Close: 10/14/11

Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

Many vacancies - Boulder City, NV

Implements exotic plant control projects. Identifies target exotic plant 
species from desirable native plant species. Familiar with standard exotic 
plant control methods and techniques. Collects exotic plant control data 
and records according to standard protocols. Surveys and maps exotic plant 
populations using GPS handheld devices.   Following instructions and 
standardized procedures, implements treatments, collects and organizes 
field data. Ensures adequate quality control of data collected.  While 
standard methods, practices, and procedures are available to reference, 
the incumbent is frequently required to use judgment to make adjustments. 
Safely handle, transport, mix and apply herbicides to target weeds 
according to label restrictions. Operates, repairs and maintains various 
herbicide sprayer application equipment.  Safely operates, repairs and 
maintains  chainsaws while conducting natural resource related projects. 
Removes exotic trees, brush and weeds using chainsaws, power weed cutters, 
and hand tools such as axes, hatchets, machetes and handsaws. 
Communicates effectively with co-workers, team leaders and supervisors. 
Conducts labor intensive tasks while working on a multi-person field crew 
implementing natural resource related projects. Develops effective 
professional working relationships with internal and external partners.