Biological Science Technicians needed for ongoing population studies of fringe footed lizards, and herpetofauna of Southern California. Performs one or more of the following duties:

• Surveying fringe footed lizards
• Identification of fringe footed lizards, and other herpetofauna
• Operates a government motor vehicle as a driver

Physical Demands: Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 44 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions.

Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre?employment physical, at Federal expense.