Biological Science Technician

Biological Science Technician (Plants)Some of the Biological Science Technician (Plants) standard duties include but are not limited to:Monitor vegetation and survey for oak wilt diseaseCollect and send samples for laboratory analysisRecord and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.Organize project dataAdditional duties for GS-06:The position includes assisting with the organization of project data for ecological resource management project implementation. You may implement established natural resource management projects and assist in the preparation of reports and plans.Additional duties for GS-07:The primary duties of the position include assisting with ecological resource management project implementation, and leading field staff. You may train, lead, and supervise staff, interns, and/or volunteers conducting ecological resource management fieldwork, including but not limited to plant and plant disease identification, data collection, sample collection, mapping, and tool and equipment use and maintenance. You may organize, schedule, and execute a variety of established natural resource management projects, ensure adequate quality control of data, and prepare draft project reports. Department of the Interior