Life Science Career Trainee - Opt. E
Under direct supervision of the Springfield Region Manager, Field Operation Section (FOS), in the Bureau of Land (BOL), participates in an Agency sponsored training program up to twelve months' duration, receiving work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding, and practical skills consonant with routine and scientific field investigations/inspections, and surveillance activities of pollution sources.
Specific Job Requirements: Requires ability to participate in medical monitoring program and to pass a physical examination, which is intended to determine whether a person can wear respiratory protection and function in high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing; ability of wearing a respirator or other form of respiratory protection (subject to 29 CFR 1910.134) and participate in medical monitoring to so demonstrate; carry and utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus (weighing approximately 25 pounds), in addition to wearing respiratory protection mentioned above, ability to wear chemical resistant clothing in high heat stress situations while performing strenuous physical tasks (e.g. carrying equipment up a steep ravine at a temperature of 100F); to lift heavy equipment (e.g. 45 pounds); hearing and eye sight must be good or correctable in order to respond to emergency field conditions. Requires ability to operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to evaluate facilities. Must have a valid Illinois driver's license for ability to travel and driving to sites with possible overnight stays.