This position is located on the Rocky Mountain Research Station located in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Serves as a technical assistant responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of data for botanical species and plant habitats on a National Forest or Grassland.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Jacqueline Ott at jacqueline.ott@usda.gov.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
GS-0404-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05. Specialized experience is defined as meeting ALL the following:

• Performed field work for projects related to vegetation management and botany including taking measurements and recording observations.
• Assisted with conducting surveys for plants in project areas that included on-the-ground reconnaissance and record examination.
• Recorded and compiled vegetation and botanical data for use in analysis and reporting.