Biological Science Assistant – Entry Level

U.S. National Park Service; Baker (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. National Park Service seeks Biological Science Aids to perform routine biological tasks with on-the-job training. The position is likely to start in May 2027 and is open to the first 50 applicants.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement (11/16/2026). Volunteer experience counts toward qualifications; transcripts are required if using education to qualify. Resumes must clearly show duties, dates, and hours worked.

Qualifications

• 6 months of general experience comparable to GS-2, including activities like plant handling, data collection, or field work.
• One year of education beyond high school (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) with at least 6 semester hours in science courses; transcripts required.
• A combination of general experience and education totaling 100 percent with supporting transcripts.

Education

6 months general experience

One year of education beyond high school with at least six semester hours of science courses

Combination of general experience and education totaling 100 percent with transcripts

Job description

U.S. National Park Service seeks Biological Science Aids to perform routine biological tasks with on-the-job training. The position is likely to start in May 2027 and is open to the first 50 applicants.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement (11/16/2026). Volunteer experience counts toward qualifications; transcripts are required if using education to qualify. Resumes must clearly show duties, dates, and hours worked.