Biological Science Technician

National Park Service; United States; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Park Service seeks Biological Science Technicians to perform field and technical work for monitoring, managing, and protecting natural resources, including plants, wildlife, and habitats.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is February–September, with possible variation due to weather, needs, or funding; anticipated entry on duty February–July 2027.

Formación

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 in wildlife-related work.
• Four years of education above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree, or 24 semester hours with wildlife-related content.
• Equivalent mix of experience and education to meet qualification standards.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in wildlife inventory and monitoring activities using established protocols.
• Conduct basic field surveys to document wildlife presence, abundance, and habitat conditions.
• Collect and record wildlife or habitat data for reporting and decision making.

Conocimientos

Wildlife inventory

Field surveys

Data collection

Educación

Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours related to wildife/biology

Relevant education leading to a degree in biology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. The typical seasonal entry‑on‑duty is February - September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: February - July 2027.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full‑time). If part‑time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro‑rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Resumes must not exceed two single‑sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

GS-05 Grade Level

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include: Participating in wildlife inventory and monitoring activities; conducting basic field surveys to document wildlife presence, abundance, distribution, reproduction, behavior, or habitat conditions using established protocols and standard field equipment; and collecting and recording wildlife or habitat data.
• -OR- B. Successfully completed at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in a related field of scientific or technical study, such as in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, mathematics, or other directly related subject matter; or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above. At least 6 semester hours must be directly related to wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, wildlife ecology or similar.
• -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined. For example, six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement) combined with one year of education as outlined above (50% of the education above), along with 50% of the course‑specific education stated above.

GS-06 Grade Level

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducting wildlife inventory and monitoring activities using established protocols and standard field equipment; collecting, organizing, and maintaining wildlife or habitat data; and carrying out wildlife management, monitoring, or habitat improvement activities.
• -OR- B. Successfully completed a half year (9 semester hours or 13.5 quarter hours) of graduate level course work, from an accredited college or university, leading to a Master's degree with a major study directly related to the position to be filled. Graduate study must have been in a field of study that is directly related to the work of this position such as wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, wildlife ecology or similar.
• -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined. For example, six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement) combined with one year of education as outlined above (50% of the education above), along with 50% of the course‑specific education stated above.

GS-07 Grade Level

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either ...