Biological Science Technician (General)(Seasonal)

US National Park Service; El Portal (CA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US National Park Service is seeking Biological Science Technicians to support field and technical work for monitoring, managing, and protecting natural resources within its parks in California. Responsibilities include collecting data on plants, wildlife and habitats, and assisting with resource management projects.

The position emphasizes statistical data handling, field surveys, and the use of laboratory and field equipment to support habitat restoration and invasive species control efforts.

Qualifikationen

• Specialized experience demonstrating ability to perform duties in biological management.
• Experience collecting data, following procedures, and analyzing field data.
• Experience installing, operating, and maintaining resource management equipment.

Aufgaben

• Conduct biological field studies and surveys and assemble information.
• Follow standardized procedures to collect data on wildlife, plants and habitats.
• Prepare graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications.

Kenntnisse

Biological field studies

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Equipment operation

Graphing and reporting

Ausbildung

Two years of education above high school

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Graduate studies (related)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Field sampling equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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 400 applicants.

To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess one of the following:

A. I have six (6) months general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience for a total of one year of experience. In making this claim, I understand that General Experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation; and that Specialized Experience is experience which demonstrates that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Examples of specialized experience include:

• Assisting in conducting biological field studies and surveys and assembling the information; following standardized procedures to collect data on condition of resources; using statistical methods and procedures to perform routine testing of field data collected; assisting in vegetation and soils mapping; and assisting with established methods for controlling invasive species, managing native species, or addressing plant, wildlife, aquatic, or other natural resource concerns.

Excess specialized experience may substitute for general experience; however, excess general experience may not substitute for the required specialized experience.

-OR- B. Successfully completed two years of education above high school in an accredited educational institution (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours), which included at least 12 semester hours of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics. At least six (6) semester hours must be directly related to the position such as botany, forest ecology, silviculture, plant ecology, wildlife biology, zoology, ornithology.

-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.

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following:

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:

• Conducting biological field studies and surveys and assembling the information; following standardized procedures to collect data on Wildlife, Fisheries, or plants; using statistical methods and procedures to perform testing of field data collected; installing, operating, and maintaining resource management equipment (e.g. tools, sampling and monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment); and prepares graphs, charts, and illustrations for reports and technical publications relating to biological management activities.

-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 six (6) semester hours are directly related to the position such as botany, forest ecology, silviculture, plant ecology, wildlife biology, zoology, ornithology etc.

-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.

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess one of the following:

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:

• Work involving biological science support such as: collecting, analyzing and processing samples, performing laboratory work, assisting in the management of field projects, collecting, processing and managing field data, and performing habitat restoration through management of exotics and/or native planting; using statistical methods and procedures to perform testing of field data collected; installing, monitoring, and maintaining resource management equipment (tools, sampling and monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment); preparing graphs, charts, and illustrations for reports and technical publications relating to plant management activities; and assisting in the development of improved methods of controlling weeds and plant diseases or other related work, etc.

-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: botany, forest ecology, silviculture, plant ecology, wildlife biology, zoology, ornithology.

-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.