Incumbent performs technical work in a laboratory or field environment in support of professional or technical employees engaged in data collection activities or analysis of biological data collection activities or analysis of biological samples. Performs one or more of the following duties:

• Collects biological, botany, fisheries, or wildlife data from study files or monitoring stations.

• Performs laboratory analysis of biological samples to determine specific chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.

• Operates a government motor vehicle or a boat as an incidental driver.

THIS IS A PRESELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY; USGS will provide further information on the required application process after you have been preselected.