Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)(Seasonal)

National Park Service; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Ashland, Oregon is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) for a seasonal six-month assignment. The role supports field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect fishes and aquatic resources, coordinating with professionals in resource management.

Duties include collecting and analyzing field data, maintaining records, and helping lead field crews. Entry on duty in spring 2027 and opportunities depend on project needs and funding.

Responsibilities

• Collects, organizes, and analyzes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples.
• Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Uses computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information.

Job description

Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)(Seasonal)

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Likely Entry on Duty: April - May 2027. Open to the first 50 applicants.

Key Responsibilities

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Defined Season: March - October Some of the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.).

These positions are primarily involved with monitoring, research, conservation, production, and management of fishes and aquatic resources, or in the determination, establishment, and application of biological facts, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for research, conservation and management of fishes and other aquatic animals and resources. Lays out, schedules, organizes, and executes natural resource management projects following established procedures.

Collects, organizes, and analyzes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples. Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources. Uses a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information. Uses a wide variety of specialized equipment to carry out resource management projects.

Prepares reports, plans, and guidelines related to existing aquatic resource monitoring projects. Provides logistical support for resource management projects, leads and trains field crews, and provides advice, assistance, and training to students, volunteers or lower graded technicians.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $29.57 – $38.45/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.