OPEN DATE: June 15, 2021
CLOSING DATE: June 29, 2021
TYPE OF POSITION: Term Appointment with possibility for Benefits, Excepted Service. Not to Exceed 13 months (may be extended up to 4 years)
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time (seasonal)
SERIES/GRADE: GS-0404-4/5/6
FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: GS-0404-6
LOCATION: Jackson/Klamath County, Oregon (Relocation expenses will not be paid)
SALARY: Grade 4: $31,520 – $40,974 annual; Grade 5: $35,265 – $45,847 annual; Grade 6: $39,311 – $51,103 annual
DUTIES:
- Responsible for organizing and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area of program involvement.
- Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs in close consultation with higher-level management.
- Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control methods; pyrotechnics; noise cannons/exploders; drop nets; rocket/cannon nets; various other scaring devices.
- Assists Wildlife Biologists by correctly identifying current, and forecasting future damage, problems and relating them to the damage-causing species.
- Independently determines and selects the most effective means of control for individual situations.
- Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic or political considerations.
- Assists in the negotiation of cooperative service agreements with landowners, lessees, or administrators to accomplish the goals outlined for the WS program.
- Enters data into established WDM database/system of record. Uses data to prepare and submit routine reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, and events.
- Assists in conducting demonstrations and training for others, including other cooperators or other interested groups, on WDM methods, procedures, and program objectives.
- Complies with restrictions and mitigation measures established through consultation with relevant Federal and State agencies.
- Carries out duties in accordance with program decisions made in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) under guidance and oversight by supervisor.
- Performs other duties, as required.
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