Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS6/7

Conservation Maven; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Uniform stipend

Housing may be available

Job summary

Conservation Maven is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Plants) for the Intermountain Region, including Colorado locations. The role involves fieldwork to monitor vegetation, survey for oak wilt, collect samples, and manage data using GPS and GIS tools.

GS-6/7 duties include organizing project data, assisting with ecological resource management, and potentially leading field staff in GS-07. Temporary position with benefits like health insurance and housing may be available.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in biological science or related field.
• Proficiency with GPS and GIS for field data collection and mapping.
• Ability to collect samples, organize data, and support ecological resource projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vegetation and survey for oak wilt disease.
• Collect and send samples for laboratory analysis.
• Record and maintain project data using GPS and GIS technology.
• Organize project data for ecological resource management.

Skills

Vegetation monitoring

Oak wilt survey

GPS data collection

GIS data management

Tools

GPS devices

ArcGIS

Job description

### Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS6/7Save JobNational Park ServiceMultiple,Colorado| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Temporary || Salary | $21.76 - $31.43 per hour || Benefits | Paid annual, sick leave, holidays. Health insurance. Uniform stipend. Housing may be available. || Deadline | Oct 27, 2026 || Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |This posting is for GS6/7 Biological Science Technician (Plants), Intermountain Region. Applicants may select multiple locations including: Rocky Mountain National Park, Canyon de Chelley NM, Grand Canyon NP, Glen Canyon NRA, Saguaro NP, Florissant Fossil Beds NM, Colorado National Monument, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Glacier NP, Petroglyph NM, Valles Caldera NP, Bryce Canyon NP, Canyonlands NP, Zion NP, Grand Teton NP, and Yellowstone NP.Some of the Biological Science Technician (Plants) Standard Duties include but are not limited to:* Monitor vegetation and survey for oak wilt disease* Collect and send samples for laboratory analysis* Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.* Organize project dataAdditional duties for GS-06: The position includes assisting with theorganization of project data for ecological resource management project implementation. You may implement established natural resource management projects and assist in the preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-07: The primary duties of the position include assisting with ecological resource management project implementation, and leading field staff**.** You may train, lead, and supervise staff, interns, and/or volunteers conducting ecological resource management fieldwork, including but not limited to plant and plant disease identification, data collection, sample collection, mapping, and tool and equipment use and maintenance. You may organize, schedule, and execute a variety of established natural resource management projects, ensure adequate quality control of data, and prepare draft project reports.How To ApplyApply through USAJOBs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/887510900Application closes 10/27/2026, or when it reached 750 applicants which may be sooner.When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.