Biological Field Technician - Habitat & Resource Stewardship

US National Park Service; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service seeks Biological Science Technicians for seasonal field and technical work supporting the protection of natural resources across the Intermountain Region. Typical duties include data collection, habitat management, and laboratory support.

Anticipated entry on duty spans April through June 2027, with comments on weather conditions and funding affecting scheduling. Applicants should be prepared to document specialized experience or graduate studies as outlined for GS-06/07

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-05 level in Federal service or equivalent.
• Graduate study as specified (9 semester hours or 13.5 quarter hours) for GS-07
• Equivalent combination of experience and education to total 100% qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist in resource management plans, censuses, and surveys.
• Use statistical methods to analyze field data.
• Install, operate, and maintain field and lab equipment.
• Prepare graphs and illustrations for reports and publications.
• Coordinate field projects and scheduling across teams.

Skills

Biological field work

Data analysis

Habitat management

Laboratory work

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in related field

Graduate coursework: botany/ecology

Tools

Statistical software

Field sampling equipment

Job description

US National Park Service seeks Biological Science Technicians for seasonal field and technical work supporting the protection of natural resources across the Intermountain Region. Typical duties include data collection, habitat management, and laboratory support.

Anticipated entry on duty spans April through June 2027, with comments on weather conditions and funding affecting scheduling. Applicants should be prepared to document specialized experience or graduate studies as outlined for GS-06/07