March 16, 2009
Kelp Forest Monitoring: Biological Science Technician
The following position in support of the Channel Islands National Park's long-term ecological kelp forest monitoring project will be advertised on USAJOBS as follows:
Grade: GS-5 ($16.38 per hour)
Job Type: temporary, not to exceed 1,039 hours
Open: 03/13/09 Close: 03/27/09
* TWO positions will be filled from this announcement
MAJOR DUTIES:
Incumbent assists in Channel Islands National Park's long-term ecological kelp forest monitoring project that is used to determine the status of living marine resources. Incumbent collects data on population dynamics of over 70 species or groups of marine taxa, including fish, invertebrates and algae. Most data is collected underwater using SCUBA and surface-supplied air diving techniques to perform up to nine specialized monitoring protocols in the field and to prepare data for analysis. Maintains, purchases, repairs, and organizes dive equipment, sampling equipment and food for 5-day, offshore monitoring cruises and other trips.
Posted by Dida at March 16, 2009 8:47 AM
