Biological Science Technician (General) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service seeks a Biological Science Technician to support field surveys and monitoring of plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and habitats across parks.

You will collect data with GPS and GIS, maintain project records, and assist in reports and plans. GS-05 to GS-07 duties may involve coordinating teams and training staff.

Anticipated entry on duty in 2027; open to 950 applicants; open until 10/26/2026.

Qualifications

• Conduct surveys and monitoring of natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and habitats.
• Record and maintain project data using GPS, GIS, and other data-management technology.
• Coordinate and lead natural resource field projects and provide technical guidance to field staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and monitoring of natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, habitats, and other ecological conditions.
• Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other data-management technology.
• Organize, enter, and maintain natural resource project data.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Open to the first 950 applicants. Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered.For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Major Duties

Some of the Biological Science Technician (General) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct surveys and monitoring of natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, habitats, and other ecological conditions. Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established field methods, protocols, 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 natural resource project data. Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established natural resource monitoring and management 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 natural resource monitoring and management activities using established methods; operate and maintain specialized field 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 natural resource field projects and provide technical guidance to field staff, interns, and/or volunteers. You may organize, schedule, and execute established natural resource monitoring and management projects; train personnel in resource identification, field methods, data and sample collection, mapping, and equipment use; ensure quality control of field data; evaluate and summarize project results; and prepare draft project reports and recommendations.