Scientists with the Forest Service stationed at the Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis, OR are looking for two field assistants to travel with us to sites throughout the Interior Northwest US (OR, WA, ID, NV). Assistants will maintain sites, reduce weeds in study plots, and collect data on the reciprocal transplant experiment of bluebunch wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) to determine the efficacy of seed zones.
Desired skills include the ability to collect precise data, possess a valid driver’s license, ability to enjoy long distance driving and scenic views, ability to travel for 5-14 days periods, ability to weed by hand, and hoe and small machines.
Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-04
Applications must be submitted on USA JOBS:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/396185400
Send questions to Holly Prendeville hollyrprendeville@fs.fed.us