Total 104 Service Consultant job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in Malaysia

• Provide planning, scheduling, logistical support, and training for temporary employees, volunteers, contractors, and cooperating scientists conducting vegetation field work.
• Work with vegetation ecologists to create and execute habitat restoration plans; collaborate with other park staff and partners to ensure compliance with environmental law, regulation, and policy; contribute to project reporting.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional vegetation management partners and academic researchers; serve as ATR and/or COR on agreements and contracts.
• Provide technical expertise on field methods, ecology and management of invasive plants, ecological restoration, rare and threatened/endangered plants, native plant materials, and revegetation techniques for park projects.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. At the full performance level incumbent will be expected to develop data collection and management procedures and tools such as databases, operate more complex specialized equipment, and evaluate observed resource management conditions and problems to make recommendations to management.

Physical Demands: The work requires regular physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven and rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data; physical exertion to prepare soil for planting. Moderately heavy items, such as equipment packs weighing up to 50 pounds, must be lifted and carried on a regular basis. May be required to hike several miles in a day including in steep, mountainous terrain.

Work Environment: The work environment varies from office/laboratory settings to field sites. The work performed in the field involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. The employee is required to use protective clothing such as hearing and eye protection, boots, long sleeves, and gloves. The position entails working with chemicals such as pesticides, requiring the incumbent to obtain and maintain a WY pesticide applicator license. The work requires operating UTVs, tractors, trailers, tank sprayers, and other equipment that may require the incumbent to obtain necessary certifications.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-9)

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the planning and implementation of invasive species surveys and inventories, and recommends management practices
• Assists in planning multifaceted studies by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel
• Monitors and assists in planning and control of invasive species, including the use of pesticides, herbicides, and firearms for the dispatch and removal of invasive floral and faunal species
• Provides technical information and training to Refuge staff on invasive species control and management
• Monitors elements of the physical environment, such as temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and humidity

Starting at $48,567 Per Year (GS 7)

• Performs routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment on water, soil, plant, manure, fecal, or urine samples.
• Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
• Independently initiates action to resolve or correct technical difficulties and results or recommends resolution to supervisor.
• Prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records. Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Actively participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in a laboratory environment and contributes ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of the research.
• Adapts, modifies or develops new techniques and/or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project.
• Utilizes a laboratory Information Management system to record sample details, results and quality control data.

Starting at $42,249 Per Year (GS 6-7)

As a Biological Science Technician (Fish) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify native, non-native, fish typically found in the Southwest Region to the species level.
• Contribute ideas, review research methods, and establish practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting work.
• Use biological technical terminology to understand assignments and to communicate with co-workers.
• Use automated databases to collect and store data.
• Collect biological samples, ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport, and delivery of samples taken.
• Assist hatchery crew in providing daily care to fish and/or aquatic organisms in an aquaculture facility.
• Use nets, fish crowders, buckets, fish pumps, and various other equipment to capture and transport fish.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5)

• Assists in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or animal barn environment, common to the assigned area of work.
• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting record.
• Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software package.
• Assists in molecular biology techniques in the laboratory.

Starting at $37,900 Per Year (GS 5)

• Duties listed are at the full performance level.
• Schedule, organize, and conduct field surveys to identify, document, and map noxious weed infestations.
• Compile, manage, analyze, and interpret data collected.
• Prepare written and graphical reports in a variety of formats.
• Compiles, manages, analyzes, and interprets data collected by the incumbent and others.
• Provides noxious weed information for project analysis which may include written reports and/or summaries.
• Links tabular data to locational parameters using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) database technologies and Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS) location technology.
• Makes recommendations based upon analysis of data and research on the best methods for control and eradication of noxious weeds.

Starting at $42,022 Per Year (GS 6-7)

• Duties listed at the full performance level.
• Works with managers and resource specialists to determine type, amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives.
• Oversees data life cycle management.
• Assesses quality, compatibility, and limitations of various data used in a wide array of land management and planning efforts.
• Develops data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications.
• Coordinates conversion of geospatial information and remote sensing imagery into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases
• Responsible for organization and maintenance of resource information and data to facilitate analysis across multiple disciplines including but not limited to recreation, silviculture, planning, engineering and fire.
• Provides expertise and makes recommendations on the development and application of geospatial analysis processes, protocols and solutions to mission critical resource management issues.
• Applies advanced principles to facilitate geospatial model design and analysis procedures related to ecological, natural resource and relevant socio-economic data and products.
• Manipulates and analyzes geospatial data to support resource management decisions for multiple resource, jurisdictional, and ownership units or a large geographical region.
• Operates complex computer systems and software packages and develops procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for the many varied Forest resource programs, planning documents, and a variety of other requirements.
• Applies geographic and cartographic principles to the resolution of multi-disciplinary issues in geospatial database construction and map compilation.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Working with cattle, poultry, or swine to collect behavioral and physiologic samples.
• Keeping exact and detailed records of data obtained from experiments.
• Tabulating and summarizing data using computers and software packages.
• Applying knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of animal science.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-8)

The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year. During the first year the selectee will perform developmental activities designed to help them acquire the competencies of the target position in which they may be placed upon completion of the program. Participants who successfully complete the Recent College Graduates Program may be eligible for conversion to the target position on a permanent or term (more than one to four years in duration) basis without further competition. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.

As a Biological Science Technician (Fish) your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in planning and carrying out hatchery data collection on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods. Projects planned at this grade level have considerable complexity and often require multiple timelines, coordination with biologists to resolve complex issues related to fish propagation, or long-range projects that span over multiple spawning seasons. Fish hatchery operations and studies on efficiency may cover breeding, rearing, and/or growing fish in tanks or raceways, caring for fertilized eggs in trays, observing fish behavior in response to feeding, cleaning, and husbandry operations, determining feed regiments, treating fish disease, collecting and recording data (hard copy and digital), operating specialized aquaculture equipment such as gates, pumps, valves, filters, alarms, and other support systems to maintain fish health. Reviews data and prepares reports for biologists to analyze and formulate solutions for complex fish health issues in a hatchery environment.
• Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted fish studies, field investigations and surveys by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel. Independently monitors, plans, and implements activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish.
• Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers biological, physiological and spatial data on fish.
• Assists in planning and carrying out biological management actions designed to address needs of species and/or habitats. At this level, under the guidance of biologist or manager, the incumbent may independently implement and lead surveys and field studies.
• Assists in planning multifaceted habitat studies, assessments and monitoring by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel.
• Uses specialized techniques and methods to collect biological and physical environment data from field and/or facility investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife, or plant resources from aquaculture, research, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects.
• Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken.
• Determines approach and then summarizes data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data).
• Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.

Additional Information:

• You MUST submit official or unofficial College Transcript(s) showing the date degree or certificate is conferred.
• If your degree or certificate has not been conferred, you must provide a letter from the school documenting current standing, degree being obtained and expected graduation date, with your application package, in addition to your most recent College Transcript(s)
• Your degree or certificate must be conferred no later than 12/31/2023
• A firm job offer will not be presented until receipt of official transcripts showing degree conferred.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)

The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year. During the first year the selectee will perform developmental activities designed to help them acquire the competencies of the target position in which they may be placed upon completion of the program. Participants who successfully complete the Recent College Graduates Program may be eligible for conversion to the target position on a permanent or term (more than one to four years in duration) basis without further competition. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.

As a Biological Science Technician (Fish) your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in planning and carrying out hatchery data collection on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods. Projects planned at this grade level have considerable complexity and often require multiple timelines, coordination with biologists to resolve complex issues related to fish propagation, or long-range projects that span over multiple spawning seasons. Fish hatchery operations and studies on efficiency may cover breeding, rearing, and/or growing fish in tanks or raceways, caring for fertilized eggs in trays, observing fish behavior in response to feeding, cleaning, and husbandry operations, determining feed regiments, treating fish disease, collecting and recording data (hard copy and digital), operating specialized aquaculture equipment such as gates, pumps, valves, filters, alarms, and other support systems to maintain fish health. Reviews data and prepares reports for biologists to analyze and formulate solutions for complex fish health issues in a hatchery environment.
• Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies, field investigations and surveys by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel. Independently monitors, plans, and implements activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish/wildlife. Projects may include: spawning ground surveys, snorkel surveys, kayak surveys, stream habitat surveys, carcass surveys, distribution and abundance estimation, habitat restoration monitoring, fish passage studies; acoustic and radio telemetry studies, and mark/recapture studies.
• Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers biological, physiological and spatial data on fish/wildlife.
• Assists in planning and carrying out biological management actions designed to address needs of species and/or habitats. At this level, under the guidance of biologist or manager, the incumbent may independently implement and lead surveys and field studies.
• Assists in planning multifaceted habitat studies, assessments and monitoring by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel.
• Independently plans and implements habitat management and restoration activities such as riparian restoration and the control, and eradicate non-native or invasive plant species.
• Uses specialized techniques and methods to collect biological and physical environment data from field and/or facility investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife, or plant resources from aquaculture, research, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects.
• Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken.
• Determines approach and then summarizes data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data).
• Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)

As a Biological Science Technician (Fish) your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in planning and carrying out hatchery data collection on hatchery populations to study health and propagation methods. Projects planned at this grade level have considerable complexity and often require multiple timelines, coordination with biologists to resolve complex issues related to fish propagation, or long-range projects that span over multiple spawning seasons. Fish hatchery operations and studies on efficiency may cover breeding, rearing, and/or growing fish in tanks or raceways, caring for fertilized eggs in trays, observing fish behavior in response to feeding, cleaning, and husbandry operations, determining feed regiments, treating fish disease, collecting and recording data (hard copy and digital), operating specialized aquaculture equipment such as gates, pumps, valves, filters, alarms, and other support systems to maintain fish health. Reviews data and prepares reports for biologists to analyze and formulate solutions for complex fish health issues in a hatchery environment.
• Assists in planning and carrying out multifaceted fish studies, field investigations and surveys by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel. Independently monitors, plans, and implements activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of fish.
• Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers biological, physiological and spatial data on fish.
• Assists in planning and carrying out biological management actions designed to address needs of species and/or habitats. At this level, under the guidance of biologist or manager, the incumbent may independently implement and lead surveys and field studies.
• Assists in planning multifaceted habitat studies, assessments and monitoring by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work, and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel.
• Uses specialized techniques and methods to collect biological and physical environment data from field and/or facility investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife, or plant resources from aquaculture, research, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects.
• Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken.
• Determines approach and then summarizes data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data).
• Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)

• Collects data related to poultry science and animal science.
• Performs routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Performs HPLC/LC-MS analysis.

Starting at $39,806 Per Year (GS 5-7)

• Operates and maintains a variety of highly specialized complex equipment which must be calibrated and synchronized to achieve desired results.
• Develops various procedures, devises new or improved methods or designs specialized equipment.
• Keeps exact, detailed records of experimental data. Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
• Maintains inventory of chemicals, prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, and safely disposes of waste material (both chemical and biological).
• Participates as a team member with the scientist in all phases of the research process and assumes full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-9)

The employment periods for each duty station are listed below but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

• Anchorage: Anticipated employment period is May to October.
• Denali Park: Anticipated employment period is May to September.
• Fairbanks: Anticipated employment period is May to September.
• Port Alsworth: Anticipated employment period is May to October.
• Seward: Anticipated employment period is April to September.
• Skagway: Anticipated employment period is April to September.

As a GS-05 Biological Science Technician (Plants), you will work under the direct supervision of experienced staff at all times as a crew member for the vegetation monitoring program. To perform duties effectively, you will need a foundation in botanical sciences. Attention to details is important. Duties typically include:

• Assisting with collection of vegetation and environmental data in permanent plots in a variety of settings.
• Taking detailed data on vegetation communities and assist with data entry using multiple software platforms.
• Measuring tree diameters and heights and using traditional forest mensuration methods.
• Assisting with photo documentation of long-term monitoring plots using digital cameras and using transect, quadrat and other methodologies to compile field data.
• Participating with special projects including forest disturbance, fuels inventories, wetland studies, alpine monitoring, and invasive plant management.

As a GS-06 Biological Science Technician (Plants), you will occasionally work under the direct supervision of experienced staff for the vegetation monitoring program, performing certain technical tasks independently with minimal supervision. To perform duties effectively, you will need a strong foundation in the botanical sciences and be able recognize plant species to the species level in the field including some mosses and lichens. Assist less experienced field staff as needed. Attention to detail is important. Duties typically include:

• Making voucher collections and taking detailed data on vegetation communities and assisting with data entry using multiple software platforms.
• Working with less experienced staff to collect tree cores from the permanent plots.
• Independently perform photo documentation of long-term monitoring plots using digital cameras.
• Using transect, quadrat and other methodologies to compile field data.
• Measuring tree diameters and heights, using traditional forest mensuration methods.
• Participating with special projects including forest disturbance, fuels inventories, wetland studies, alpine monitoring, and invasive plant management. The Anchorage duty station will focus on weeds.

As a GS-07 Biological Science Technician (Plants), you will provide leadership for the field vegetation monitoring crew while working under the direct supervision of the program leader in lab and office situations. To perform duties effectively, you will need to be an experienced field botanist, with the ability to recognize most plant species to species-level in the field including many moss and lichen species. Attention to details is important. Duties typically include:

• Collecting vegetation and environmental data in permanent plots.
• Preparing reports and summaries of collected field data.
• Performing detailed data entry and extracting data using multiple software platforms.
• Working with less experienced staff, providing guidance and leadership for field studies.
• Training others on how to measure tree diameters, tree heights, and orients staff on traditional forest mensuration methods.
• Assisting with special projects including forest disturbance, fuels inventories, wetland studies, alpine monitoring, and invasive plant management.

For all grades, GS-05, GS-06, and GS-07:

• Performing work in demanding field conditions which include carrying a heavy backpack and field sampling equipment over steep and uneven terrain for including long periods and overnight camping in inclement weather and in areas with brown or black bears.

Starting at $20.36 Per Hour (GS 5-7)

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for each duty station is listed below. These employment periods can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) - Bartlett Cove, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May to Oct.

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (LACL) - Port Alsworth, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May to Oct.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) - Copper Center and Slana, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May to Sept.

MAJOR DUTIES:

At the GS-5, GS-6 and GS-7 levels you will:
Install, operate, and maintain resource management equipment (e.g., tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment), inventory equipment, evaluate quality assurance compliance, and calibrate equipment as necessary to assist biologists in executing and reporting of fishery activities.

Collect and report fishery data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment, utilizing a variety of computer programs to compile and report data and other resource management information, including research and long-term monitoring projects.

Provide information to other employees and visitors about the natural resource management program.

In addition to the above duties at the GS-6 and GS-7 level you will also: analyze fishery data and test conditions; may develop and present related interpretive programs to the public; provide advice, assistance and training to students, and volunteers; and prepare diagrams, charts and graphs.

In addition to the above duties at the GS-7 level you will also: prepare reports and act as a crew leader on a variety of fisheries projects.

Additional Position Information:

In addition to working in an office/field setting, this job could involve hiking with up to 50 lbs. for up to 15 miles per day over rough terrain; lifting heavy weights (up to 50 lbs); working in inclement (hot, cold, snow, wind, rain) weather conditions. Field work includes exposure to biting insects and potentially dangerous animals.

Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., packs and equipment up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.

Work Environment: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, snakes and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for occasional/situational telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with prior supervisory approval.

Government Housing is available at - Port Alsworth, Alaska duty station.

Government Housing may be available at - Bartlett Cove, Copper Center and Slana, Alaska duty stations.

Starting at $20.36 Per Hour (GS 5-7)