OR/WA Biological Science Tech Advisor - Tree Seed Orchard

NEW Solutions•Lorane, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and other professional skills that support the Bureau of Land Management through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an 'at-will' relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An 'Enrollee' is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An 'Enrollee' is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Biological Science related to Plants and Conifer Trees OR AA Degree with minimum additional experience of 12 year(s) in Biological Science Technician related to Conifer Tree Seed Orchards, Seed Handling, Genetic Tree and Seed ID Data base Tracking Experience
Ability to perform conifer tree seed germination trials.
Knowledge of conifer tree genetic identification numbers.
Experience working in a conifer tree seed orchard and understand layout rows and columns.
Ability to operate plant x-ray machine, microscope, and data max label machine.
Skill to identify forest cone and seed insects and how to monitor for them in the seed orchard.
Knowledge of conifer tree cones, how to extract seed, clean, test, handle, weigh, package, and store the seed.
Ability to run equipment to extract and clean and test conifer tree seed.
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor employees in inspecting and packaging seeds, weighing and testing seed, conducting seed viability testing, germination protocol and germination testing.
Facilitate safe and long-term storage of biological materials.
Inventory tree reproductive buds.
Collect pollen.
Prune and stake trees.
Identify and treat seed/plant diseases.
Produce and maintain tags.
Gather scion (plant material).
Graft seedlings.
Tend to the health of existing grafts.
Train staff in scientific operational techniques, building long-term skills within the agency and supporting efforts to supply improved seeds for future timber harvests.
Perform project task work support.