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APPENDIX 4: PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT PLAN - POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 



WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN OR TRAINEE 

 GS-4 



I. SCOPE OF WORK 



This position is designated for Indian Preference in 

 Hiring and involves developing professional skills in 

 conjunction with Endangered, Threatened, and Candidate 

 Species and Range Management on the Cheyenne River 

 Reservation. 



II. MAJOR DUTIES 



A. Works with Wildlife Biologist and other 

 professionals performing technical and basic duties, 

 especially with endangered, threatened, and candidate 

 species. 



B. Participates in project planning and 

 implementation . 



C. Participates in collecting and compiling basic data 

 on species, population, or habitat data. 



D. Prepares field data for computer processing, 

 performs error checks, and assists with data summarization, 

 analysis, and reporting. ' 



III. RANKING FACTORS 



A. Knowledge of wildlife biology and associated 

 sciences gained through academic or field experience. 



B. Knowledge of biological research programs, 

 including field equipment and techniques. 



C. Ability to work long hours, during nights, and in 

 rugged field conditions. 



D. Ability to identify wildlife species of the 

 northern Great Plains, and a knowledge of their habits and 

 habitats. 



E. Ability to communicate effectively orally or in 

 writing. 



F. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals 

 having diverse or conflicting interests. 



G. Knowledge of computer operation. 



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