Monitor Technician jobs in Amarillo, TX

Duties

• Establish monitoring plots in a variety of vegetation/fuel types according to established guidelines.
• Identify grasses, herbs, shrubs, and trees to genus and species by knowledge or using a dichotomous key.
• Enter natural resource field data into personal computers or handheld electronic devices using customized software.
• Accurately read topographic maps and locate predetermined points with GPS.
• Prepare field maps and photographs of natural features from the ground.
• Monitor and report live and dead fuel loadings, fuel moistures, fire weather, and/or fire behavior data.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• If selected for a position/location that requires arduous duties, search and rescue, emergency response, use of firearms, or watercraft operation, you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• If selected for a position/location required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/11/2024:

  • Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40 hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

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• How to Apply

  To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/11/2024.

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  Agency contact information

  Lisa Salazar

  Phone

  505-917-5189

  Email

  Lisa_Salazar@nps.gov

  Address

  Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
  419 E Broadway
  Fritch, TX 79036
  US

  Next steps

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Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY will be used to fill this position.