<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div><span></span></div><div><br></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><font size="2" face="Arial">----- Forwarded Message -----<br><b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Olivia Kwong <plant@plantconservation.org><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> apwg@lists.plantconservation.org<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:53 AM<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> [APWG] JOB: Bio Sci Tech (TERM STF) Lake Mead Exotic Plant Management Team (Boulder City, NV)<br></font><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>New Biological Science Technician (EPMT) (TERM STF)<br>Vacancy Announcement @ LAKE
MEAD<br><br>There is one new new vacancy announcement for LAKE A full text version of<br>this announcement is available on the Internet at www.usajobs.gov .<br>Please utilize the Internet to view or print vacancy announcement as<br>needed.<br><br>MMLAKE-12-01D-540589 - Job Announcement Number<br><a href="http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=102655930" target="_blank">http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=102655930</a><br>Biological Science Technician (EPMT), GS-0404-04/05/06<br><br>DUTY LOCATION: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, Nevada<br>TERM NTE 13 Months - Subject-to-Furlough - 6 Positions (DEU - U.S.<br>Citizens)<br>Open: 09/23/11 Close: 10/14/11<br><br>Duties<br>Additional Duty Location Info:<br><br>Many vacancies - Boulder City, NV<br><br>Implements exotic plant control projects. Identifies target exotic plant species from desirable native plant species. Familiar with standard exotic plant control methods and
techniques. Collects exotic plant control data and records according to standard protocols. Surveys and maps exotic plant populations using GPS handheld devices. Following instructions and standardized procedures, implements treatments, collects and organizes field data. Ensures adequate quality control of data collected. While standard methods, practices, and procedures are available to reference, the incumbent is frequently required to use judgment to make adjustments. Safely handle, transport, mix and apply herbicides to target weeds according to label restrictions. Operates, repairs and maintains various herbicide sprayer application equipment. Safely operates, repairs and maintains chainsaws while conducting natural resource related projects. Removes exotic trees, brush and weeds using chainsaws, power weed cutters, and hand tools such as axes, hatchets, machetes and handsaws. Communicates effectively with co-workers, team
leaders and supervisors. Conducts labor intensive tasks while working on a multi-person field crew implementing natural resource related projects. Develops effective professional working relationships with internal and external partners.<br><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>PCA's Alien Plant Working Group mailing list<br><a ymailto="mailto:APWG@lists.plantconservation.org" href="mailto:APWG@lists.plantconservation.org">APWG@lists.plantconservation.org</a><br><a href="http://lists.plantconservation.org/mailman/listinfo/apwg_lists.plantconservation.org" target="_blank">http://lists.plantconservation.org/mailman/listinfo/apwg_lists.plantconservation.org</a><br><br>Disclaimer<br>Any requests, advice or opinions posted to this list reflect ONLY the opinion of the individual posting the message.<br><br><br></div></div></div></body></html>