Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)(Seasonal)

National Park Service; Ashland (CA); Presencial; USD 37 000 - 48 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

National Park Service in Ashland, CA administers a seasonal Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) role. The position involves field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect fishes and aquatic habitats, with a six‑month seasonal window and variable weather and funding considerations.

The role includes data collection and analysis, reporting, and assisting with resource management projects, including training field crews and supporting students and volunteers as needed.

Qualificações

• Submit transcripts from an accredited institution if using education to qualify.
• GS-08: There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Responsabilidades

• Performs technician work that supports professionals in resource management (biologists, ecologists, etc.).
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes field data and maintains records.
• Lays out, schedules, and executes natural resource management projects following established procedures.
• Uses data and specialized equipment to carry out resource management projects and to monitor fishes and aquatic resources.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)(Seasonal)

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

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: March - May 2027. Open to the first 100 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 Seasons per Park: March - October: Klamath Network April - October: Crater Lake National Park, Mount Rainier National Park May - November: North Cascades National Park 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.

Additional duties for GS-09: 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.

GS-08: There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

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 $26.76 – $34.81/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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