Description - Flyaway Farm and Kennels is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage a wildlife control program on an airfield in the Washington, DC area. Our company provides wildlife management services to military and civilian airports. We utilize diverse wildlife control techniques including the use of trained K-9's, pyrotechnics and extensive habitat modification. The position involves wildlife harassment, biological surveys, data collection, and habitat management. We are looking for a problem solver, someone who loves the outdoors and working with dogs.

Requirements - MS degree or BS degree with related work experience. Experience in wildlife biology, habitat management and bird ID a plus. Must be able to work in high stress environments, willing to work occasional weekends and the employee must be able to house a working K-9. Position requires the ability to prepare and present information in a professional manner and basic computer skills.

Contact - If interested, please E-mail a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position and a current resume or CV to jobs@flyawaybash.com. Applications will be evaluated as they are received and the new hire will start as soon as they are available. For more information on our programs, please visit http://www.flyawaybash.com.

Posted: October 13, 2007

Biological Science Tech

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services

Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA

Salary: $32,172 - $46,478

MAJOR DUTIES:

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

This position is located at Langley AFB, Virginia. The incumbent serves as a wildlife specialist at the airbase primarily conducting an ecological study of birds and mammals living at the airport and airport environment. The incumbent would be expected to implement necessary wildlife control measures to reduce risk to aviation from wildlife - aircraft strikes; to conduct ecological studies documenting wildlife presence before and after implementation of wildlife damage management programs, provides technical information to wildlife hazard working group, and may conduct operational control programs of selected wildlife species. The incumbent will report directly to the Eastern District Supervisor and obtain concurrence before wildlife control measures are implemented or deviations are made to the ecological study. On an irregular basis, the incumbent will assist or work on other wildlife damage projects; will spend much of his / her time working in conjunction with a wildlife biologist with airport, landfill, city personnel, and state wildlife personnel.

The incumbent serves as a member of the WS workforce engaged in wildlife damage management operations; meets with affected individuals to resolve primarily wildlife damage at Langley AFB, a wide variety of wildlife damage complaints to industry and urban development, waterfowl damage to homeowner associations, businesses, and public lands. Service may be provided as either technical assistance or direct control, depending on availability of resources. The incumbent will be required to be familiar with and know how to use and maintain various devices, chemicals, immobilizing drugs, tools, firearms, and related equipment utilized in bird and mammal damage control operations; must be able to correctly identify current, and forecast future damage problems and relate damage to the depredating species and determine / select the most effective means of control; conducts on-site inspections and surveys of farms, homes, businesses, airports, and other rural or urban facilities in order to confirm reported problems involving wildlife.

The incumbent must be highly skilled in the use of various WS control methods and procedures including the use of firearms. Means of control utilized may include the use of snares, traps, avicides, rodenticides, predacides, immobilizing drugs, pyrotechnics, electronic harassment devices, and other non-lethal control tools. The incumbent must be able to discuss Endangered Species concepts and be familiar with the ranges of the various threatened and endangered species, which might come in conflict with any phase of the WS program. The incumbent must be responsible for and may instruct others in the maintenance, repair and safe keeping of tools, supplies, and equipment used. When using pesticides, immobilizing drugs, explosives, and other hazardous materials, must maintain records pursuant to applicable local, state and Federal statutes

The incumbent must be able to identify depredating species by sight, sound, tracks, damage characteristics, or other sign; must be able to examine other available evidence and correctly identify such damage situations and relate them to the depredating species; may be required to serve as an expert instructor and conduct demonstrations and training for cooperators or other interested groups on WS control methods, procedures, and program objectives. This may include preliminary instruction and training of new employees on WS equipment, devices, chemicals, firearms, etc., reporting procedures, field responsibilities, and other technical aspects of the program.

The incumbent represents the program at meetings, workshops, and other public gatherings; meets with private landowners, lessees, business, associations, citizen groups, military bases, county or state parks, and wildlife management areas which assistance with wildlife problems and negotiates local cooperative agreements; assists with research and data collection; prepares and submits routine and special reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, events, and other relevant data collected; maintains a field journal of daily activities; must keep accurate records of activities, including data col1ection for MIS; prepares other administrative and technical reports as required; is responsible for reporting accomplishments, problems encountered, work locations, to supervisors, as needed or as scheduled; is responsible for entering data col1ected during ecological study or wildlife control measures into computer data bases; must pass the state Restricted-Use Pesticide Applicator examination, as is required of- persons who use restricted-use pesticides; may be required to be certified as a WS Explosives or - user of approved immobilizing / euthanizing drugs; must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices, and equipment; must maintain controls over government owned property, including vehicles, firearms, damage control equipment, chemicals, etc., used on projects to prevent misuse; may demonstrate responsible and safety use of equipment to new employees; must possess a valid state Motor Vehicle Operator's or Commercial license, as appropriate.

Operation of government-owned or leased vehicle and al1-terrain vehicles is required. The incumbent may be required to operate watercraft, farm machinery, or other motorized equipment; may be required to ride as a passenger in approved aircraft; may be required to manage work activities and operations of subordinates and / or special projects; may assist the State Director or District Supervisor to select new personnel or make selection recommendations. Must support the principles of Equal Employment

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify, you must meet all qualification and time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE GS-6 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal service. This experience is typically in, or related to, the work of the position being filled and must have equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION AT THE GS-6 GRADE LEVEL: Successful completion of 9 semester hours of graduate level education in wildlife. Education must be obtained from an accredited college or university.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-6 GRADE LEVEL: Equivalent combinations of successful completed education and experience may be used to meet the total qualification requirements. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal service. This experience is typically in, or related to, the work of the position being filled and must have equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL: Successful completion of 18 semester hours of graduate level education in wildlife. Education must be obtained from an accredited college or university.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-7 GRADE LEVEL: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the total qualification requirements. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

For more information on OPM Qualifications, visit:

OPM Qualification Standards

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/

***If you are found qualified for this position, you will ONLY be considered at the grade level(s) for which you applied***

Special Conditions:

..As a condition of employment, a background investigation is required.

..Selectee must qualify in the use of firearms after appointment and will be required to carry and use firearms in the performance of the duties of this position.

..Applicants will be required to sign an HRO-Form 127, Inquiry for Positions Requiring Possession of Firearms, at time of appointment.

..Applicants must have a valid State motor vehicle operator license.

..Position is subject to random and applicant drug testing. ..Some states may require incumbent to pass a Certified Applicator examination, as required of persons who use restricted-use pesticides.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

An automated scoring system will be used to initially rank applicants based on their answers to the vacancy specific questions. Your self-determined rating, narrative responses, and resume will then be reviewed. The final rating will be determined based on all the information provided in the application package. Please ensure your resume and narrative responses provide enough detail to support your answers to the vacancy specific questions.

contact=USAJobs.com
For information on job specifics call:
David Allaben
VA SE District Supervisor
(804) 543-7155

Posted: May 15, 2007

Wildlife Manager
Birdstrike Control Program
Wichita, KS

Job Type: Full Time

Birdstrike Control Program is seeking a motivated individual to fill a position for Wildlife Control Manager at a military airfield in Kansas. This position requires a polished professional with an education and experience in wildlife management techniques, wildlife ecology, and population data collection. Field experience and knowledge of bird/wildlife behavior and a strong background in ecology are a must. Experience in a broad range of wildlife control techniques, airfield safety protocol, and dog behavior are a plus. Significant field and training requirements and excellent personal skills necessary as well as professional experience in dealing with government permit agencies (USDA, Fish and Game, etc.), strong written, research and verbal skills and a masters degree.

Candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized, and work independently without direct supervision. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Starting salary = $35,000 for Masters, $40,000 to $42,000 for Ph.D. Email cover letter, CV, and 3 reference contacts to BCP, cv@birdstrikecontrol.com.

****** Accepting applications until position is filled. Position commences as soon as possible. ******

*Birdstrike Control Program*

It's no mystery how dangerous and costly bird strikes and wildlife encounters are to both commercial and military air traffic. The numbers are alarming - approximately 5,500 bird strikes are reported yearly by commercial and military aircraft in the US and Canada, causing about $500 million in damages. The importance of effective and safe control of wildlife near commercial and military flight facilities is rapidly becoming one of the most important issues facing airport managers.

For military airbases, Birdstrike Control Program offers complete wildlife management programs -- including one or more wildlife control officers, one or more trained Border Collie dogs, and all necessary vehicles and additional control equipment. Our wildlife management contracts provide an airbase with all the essential tools for complete wildlife management. Both management personnel and dogs are fully trained by BCP and provide full-time control programs for airbases while remaining staff members of BCP. All of our programs utilize non-lethal control.

Contact Information:

cv@birdstrikecontrol.com
http://www.birdstrikecontrol.com

Posted: April 12, 2007