Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)(Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians to perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources across multiple national parks and preserves. Open to the first 500 applicants with a potential six-month seasonal period depending on weather and project needs.

The positions involve conducting wildlife surveys, collecting data, and using GPS and GIS for data management and reporting.

Qualifications

• Conduct surveys and monitoring of wildlife populations, species, and habitats.
• Record and maintain project data using GPS, GIS, and other data-management technology.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wildlife populations and habitats.
• Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established wildlife sampling methods.
• Record and maintain project data using GPS, GIS, and other data-management technology.
• Organize, enter, and maintain wildlife and habitat project data.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and project documentation.

Skills

Wildlife monitoring

Field surveys

Data collection

GPS/GIS

Wildlife data analysis

Tools

GPS

GIS

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. Likely Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Open to the first 500 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 for Parks: March - October: Redwood National and State Parks April - October: Yosemite National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Mount Rainier National Park, Channel Islands National Park, Craters Of The Moon National Monument and Preserve, Crater Lake National Park April - November: Yosemite National Park, Olympic National Park May - October: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks; Lassen Volcanic National Park May - November: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks June - December: Haleakalā National Park
• Conduct surveys and monitoring of wildlife populations, species, and habitats.
• Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established wildlife sampling and monitoring 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 wildlife and habitat project data.
• Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established wildlife 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 wildlife and habitat 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 wildlife and habitat field projects and provide technical guidance to field staff, interns, and/or volunteers. You may organize, schedule, and execute established wildlife monitoring and management projects; train personnel in wildlife identification, survey and monitoring methods, data and sample collection, habitat assessment, mapping, and equipment use; ensure quality control of field data; evaluate and summarize project results; and prepare draft project reports and recommendations.