Biological Science Technician (Plants) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 18.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians (Plants) for seasonal field work to monitor and protect natural resources, including plants and habitats. The typical terms cover March–December with some variability due to weather and funding, with anticipated entry-on-duty in spring.

Responsibilities include identifying plant species, collecting data, selecting restoration methods, and assisting in ecological restoration.

Aufgaben

• Monitor native or nonnative plant communities including identifying plants to species, phenological stage, canopy cover, and collecting site characteristic data.
• Select site locations, restoration techniques, sampling techniques, and appropriate equipment for native plant restoration projects.
• Determine selection of species, locations, and/or methods for collection.
• Provide instruction and/or oversight in ecological restoration, exotic plant management, or vegetation studies principles and techniques.
• Navigate off-trail using maps and GPS, hiking through rough terrain, to locate field sites.

Jobbeschreibung

Open: October 5, 2026 — Closes: October 13, 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. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Intermountain Region is March-December, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - May.

Major Duties

Some of the Biological Science Technician (Plants) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Monitor native or nonnative plant communities including identifying plants to species, identifying phenological stage, canopy cover, and collecting site characteristic data. Select site locations, restoration techniques, sampling techniques, and appropriate equipment for native plant restoration projects. Determine selection of species, locations, and/or methods for collection. Provide instruction and/or oversight in ecological restoration, exotic plant management, or vegetation studies principles and techniques. Instruction may have been in plant identification, proper seed collection, soil stabilization, planting, manual or chemical control techniques, and/or mulching and site protection. Navigate off-trail using maps and Global Positioning System (GPS), hiking through rough terrain, to locate field sites.