Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)(Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians to perform field and technical work supporting natural resource monitoring, management and protection. These seasonal positions may span six months per park, with duties across fish and aquatic habitats using GPS, GIS, and standard sampling methods.

Responsibilities include data collection, entry and organization, with opportunities to lead projects at various supervisory levels and contribute to monitoring and reporting efforts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with field data collection and standard sampling methods.
• Ability to use GPS, GIS, and data-management tools to organize project data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and monitoring of fish populations and aquatic resources.
• Collect, record, and manage field data using GPS/GIS and standard software.
• Organize, enter, and maintain fisheries and aquatic resource project data.
• Assist in preparing reports and project documentation; support field staff as needed.

Tools

GIS

GPS

Data management

Job description

Summary

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Likely Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Open to the first 600 applicants.

Major Duties

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Defined Seasons per Park: March - October: Klamath Network, Redwood National and State Parks, Olympic National Park April - October: Channel Islands National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Sierra Nevada Netework, Olympic National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area May - November: North Cascades National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Great Basin National Park Some of the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct surveys and monitoring of fish populations, aquatic organisms, and aquatic habitats. Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established fisheries sampling methods and equipment. Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other data-management technology. Organize, enter, and maintain fisheries and aquatic resource project data. Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established fisheries and aquatic resource management and monitoring projects; collect, organize, and summarize field data; and assist in the preparation of reports and project documentation. Additional duties for GS-06: You may independently conduct fisheries and aquatic resource monitoring and management activities using established methods; operate and maintain specialized sampling equipment; organize and evaluate project data; and assist with project implementation, data analysis, and preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-07: You may coordinate and lead fisheries and aquatic resource field projects and provide technical guidance to field staff, interns, and/or volunteers. You may organize, schedule, and execute established fisheries monitoring and management projects; train personnel in fish identification, sampling methods, data collection, habitat assessment, and equipment use; ensure quality control of field data; evaluate and summarize project results; and prepare draft project reports and recommendations.