Biological Science Technician

The work performed is traditional hands-on wildlife work. The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
Individually, or as a crewmember, performs complex tasks in carrying out recurring wildlife-related projects.
Assists in developing sampling methods or collecting field data on wildlife and vegetation for use by others in developing a variety of maps, management plans, and environmental analysis reports.
Performs a variety of recurring duties in the assigned area. Schedules, organizes, and executes field wildlife projects for detecting identifying and evaluating habitat management.
Using prescribed procedures, the technician resolves regular and recurring problems concerning wildlife project plans for habitat management.
Collects, complies, and summarizes the data that is obtained on wildlife habitat and vegetation for preparation of wildlife species, range allotment, deer herd, and other maps and management plans.
Compiles and summarizes the data obtained from aerial and ground surveys to determine vegetation types and conducts routine analyses.
Provides the biological/vegetation data from records/fieldwork to professional personnel after checking it and developing explanations for unusually high or low figures or figures that seem inconsistent to determine past wildlife and livestock use.
Collects data for big game, upland game, raptors, small mammals, and threatened and endangered species. Subsequently, assists with development of reports after higher graded employees have refined and verified the data and analyzed the results.
Ensures that a sufficient supply of reagents, standards and controls are available at all times by ordering an adequate supply from commercial sources or preparing a variety of specialized solutions or reagents.
Using established procedures, calibrates, controls, and maintains a variety of instrumentation, laboratory, and field equipment.
When calibration falls outside acceptable limits, incumbent uses independent judgment in adjusting either the procedure or the mechanical device used in the determination to bring the procedures into good quality control.
Keeps accurate records and reports on the full range of research activities. Collects and performs a preliminary analysis of biological and physical data, including the inventory of habitat conditions and the needs and population of wildlife.
Tabulates and orders acquired field data prior to computer analysis. Computes and summarizes data and prepares charts, graphs, and figures for data analysis and public presentation.
Works with project collaborators and stakeholders in order to ensure cooperation, research integrity, and the achievement of agency objectives.