Biological Science Technician (Habitat) (Seasonal)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Habitat) (Seasonal) to support habitat and plant studies at two locations: Commerce City, CO and Columbia, SD.

You will assist with field surveys, collect samples, document species, enter data, and help monitor ecological conditions and land management activities. This seasonal position is open to the first 150 applicants and has pay varying by grade and duty location.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with field surveys and data collection in habitat contexts.
• Ability to document native and invasive species in the field.
• Proficiency in organizing data and reporting findings.

Aufgaben

• Assist in diverse plant and habitat studies using established methodologies.
• Identify and document native and invasive species; collect samples with proper protocols.
• Enter and organize data using databases; conduct basic analysis to support reports.
• Operate field equipment (GPS, cameras, rangefinders) to collect survey data.
• Monitor environmental conditions and support land management activities.

Kenntnisse

Field data collection

GPS data collection

Statistical analysis

Documentation and reporting

Ecological sampling

Tools

GPS units

Cameras

Rangefinders

Databases

Jobbeschreibung

Open: September 16, 2026 — Closes: September 25, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Habitat) (Seasonal) working in either location below: 1. Commerce City, CO - Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex OR 2. Columbia, SD - Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Open to the first 150 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 09/25/2026 to be considered. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. Click here for OPM GS Salary Pay Table

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Assist in diverse plant and habitat studies using established research and survey methodologies. Identify and document native and invasive plant and animal species in the field. Collect biological samples with strict adherence to documentation, storage, transport, and reporting protocols utilizing a variety of databases and reporting systems. Enter and organize data using automated systems; conduct preliminary statistical analysis to support report development. Operate field equipment such as GPS units, cameras, binoculars, and rangefinders to collect and record survey data. Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) and assess their impact on plant health. Support land management activities including grazing oversight, water control structure monitoring, and ecological assessments.