POSITION TITLE: bioscience technician

Hiring Organization/Employer:  USDA
Application Deadline:  5/29/2026
Education Required:  none
Location:  JBER, Alaska

 

Compensation & Benefits:  

 $51,344 - $74,173 per year 

Responsibilities:  

 Responsible for planning, 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.
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.
Correctly identifies current, and forecasts future, damage problems and relates 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. May independently negotiate
small cooperative service field agreements.
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 others in preparing and submitting routine and special reports regarding daily, weekly or
monthly activities, observations, events.
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.
Demonstrates a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles,
firearms, control devices and materials, and equipment.
Performs other duties, as required.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

 For the GS-6 Grade Level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may
have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, federal) sectors which demonstrates
experience in:
Dealing with human-wildlife conflicts and principles of wildlife damage management.
The requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, and National
Environment Policy Act.
Conducting wildlife damage assessments, counts and abundance surveys.
The use of firearms, traps, snares, pesticides, immobilizing drugs, pyrotechnics, electronic
harassment devices, and other non-lethal control tools.
Creating/maintaining public contacts to formulate assistance strategies that incorporate technical
assistance and operational control techniques.
OR
Successfully completed 1 year of graduate education (18 semester hours) in wildlife.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-6 Grade Level:
Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience
to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to
qualify for that grade level.
For the GS-7 Grade Level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 level) that may
have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, federal) sectors which demonstrates
experience in:
Selecting appropriate wildlife damage management strategies, techniques, and tools and applying
them to specific situations.
Interpreting and applying policies, regulations, laws and ordinances that affect wildlife damage
management operations and working within those guidelines.
Using computers for word processing, spreadsheets, GIS and database applications.
Assessing the abundance, behavior, and habitats of North American wildlife species.
OR
Successfully completed 1 year of graduate education (18 semester hours) in wildlife.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-7 Grade Level:
Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience
to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to
qualify for that grade level.

 

How to Apply:  

 Additional materials not listed above (i.e. position descriptions, training
certificates, etc.) may not be considered. Applicants who do not submit the required items listed
above may not be considered. Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the
contact office and must be RECEIVED by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement.
Interested individuals should send a resume (cannot exceed two pages), transcripts, veteran
documentation (if applicable)

 

Contact:  

 Marc Pratt
District Supervisor
USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Alaska District
9001 E. Frontage Road
Palmer, Alaska 99645
(907) 745-0871
Marc.W.Prattt@usda.gov