Biological Science Technician (Invasive Species Strike Team)

U.S.-Fish-; Kilauea (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Kaua'i National Wildlife Refuge Complex is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Invasive Species Strike Team) to support Hanalei, Huleia, and Kilauea refuges on Kauai, Hawai'i.

The role focuses on invasive species management and field data collection across multiple sites. Qualifications emphasize experience with conservation biology, GIS data management, field instruments, and staying current with scientific literature; hours per week must be stated to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in conservation biology and management to assist in integrated pest management plans and related studies.
• Experience using GIS and information management to handle spatial/biological data.
• Ability to document hours per week and provide transcripts for graduate-level education when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and implementation of integrated pest management plans.
• Conduct surveys and studies of invasive species and habitat in wetland environments.
• Use GIS to enter, retrieve, and manage spatial data related to field conditions.
• Stay current with scientific literature and apply methods to project work.

Skills

GIS technology

Conservation biology

Field data collection

Scientific literature review

Education

Graduate education related to the work

Tools

GIS software

Data management systems

Data-collection instruments

Job description

Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Kaua'i National Wildlife Refuge Complex, located on the island of Kauai in the state of Hawai'i. This Biological Science Technician (Invasive Species Strike Team) position supports the Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which consists of three wildlife refuges - Hanalei, Huleia, and Kilauea Point.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/05/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

To qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level, you must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience including activities such as: Applying principles and practices of conservation biology and management to assist in the preparation and implementation of integrated pest management plans and techniques; Applying knowledge of conservation biology to assist with the planning of multi-faceted studies; Applying knowledge of wetland biology and ecology to conduct surveys, inventories, and studies of invasive species and habitat; Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and other information management systems to enter, retrieve, store, organize, and/or manage spatial or biological data related to field conditions; Using field instruments such as data-collection tools or automated systems to monitor elements of the physical environment (e.g., temperature, precipitation, wind speed, humidity); Applying current scientific methods and research findings to project work, staying up-to-date with new and existing scientific literature. You must include hours per week worked.
• Education: Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours or equivalent) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of this position (the degree must reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work). You must include transcripts.
• Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a graduate degree and divide by 18 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.