Biological Science Technician

This vacancy assists the PMC staff in collecting and documenting plant performance of conservation plants to support natural resource conservation programs. Supporting the mission of providing plant related information to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field staff to support conservation planning for their clients.

• Establishes and maintains seed and plant production fields.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining research plots. Irrigates, fertilizes, and applies pesticides according to the study plan. Assists with monitoring plantings, harvesting plots, collecting data, and data entry.
• Manages farm operations, including establishing and maintaining production and research plantings, managing field staff, and collecting study data.
• Maintains equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Assists with Plant Materials Center (PMC) planning and management and participates in technology transfer activities.