Bear Wildlife Field Technician — Capture Ops & Data

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

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians to support field work and protect natural resources in the Intermountain Region. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period runs April–October, with potential variation due to weather and funding; anticipated entry on duty in April 2027.

The role includes bear-focused duties such as capture operations, hazing, data collection, and wildlife management, requiring adherence to safety protocols and coordination with field teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bear capture operations using traps, leg-hold snares, jab-stick and free-dart techniques.
• Conduct bear hazing operations.
• Collect/record biological field data.
• Use firearms for wildlife management duties under safety protocols during trapping/handling.
• Manage people and traffic at roadside bear jams.
• Chemical immobilization of captured bears (GS-7 only).

Job description

National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians to support field work and protect natural resources in the Intermountain Region. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period runs April–October, with potential variation due to weather and funding; anticipated entry on duty in April 2027.

The role includes bear-focused duties such as capture operations, hazing, data collection, and wildlife management, requiring adherence to safety protocols and coordination with field teams.