Bear Management & Habitat Field Technician

US National Park Service; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians for seasonal work in the Intermountain Region. This role supports monitoring, managing, and protecting natural resources, with emphasis on bears and their habitats.

Qualified applicants will have specialized bear-related experience or graduate education in biology or wildlife management, and must document hours per week. Entry on duty is anticipated April 2027.

Qualifications

• Specialized bear-related experience or graduate study in biology/wildlife management.
• Hours per week must be shown on resume to reflect qualified experience.
• Experience with bear management, hazing, or related field activities is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bear management operations and field data collection.
• Coordinate field activities and support data quality for bear monitoring.

Skills

Bear management

Field safety

Data collection

Education

Graduate study or 18 semester hours in biology/wildlife management

Job description

The US National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians for seasonal work in the Intermountain Region. This role supports monitoring, managing, and protecting natural resources, with emphasis on bears and their habitats.

Qualified applicants will have specialized bear-related experience or graduate education in biology or wildlife management, and must document hours per week. Entry on duty is anticipated April 2027.