Biological Science Technician (Plants)(Seasonal)

National Park Service

Crescent City (CA)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 43,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

National Park Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Plants) for a seasonal role to support vegetation monitoring and habitat management across multiple parks. The position runs for up to six months and may vary by weather and project needs.

Responsibilities include field surveys, sample collection, and data recording with GPS/GIS, plus assisting with reports and plans under different duty levels. Applicants should submit legible transcripts; foreign credentials may require evaluation.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be submitted if education is used to qualify.
Foreign education may require evaluation to meet US standards.
Volunteer experience can count toward qualifications.

Responsibilities

Monitor vegetation and survey for oak wilt disease.
Collect and send samples for laboratory analysis.
Record and maintain data using GPS and GIS technology.
Assist with ecological resource management projects and reports.
Lead field staff at higher duties and supervise interns/volunteers.
Organize and execute natural resource management tasks with quality control.

Skills

Plant identification

Data collection

GPS

GIS

Leadership

Education

Transcripts

Foreign credential evaluation

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

Biological Science Technician (Plants)(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 700 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 Per Park: March - October: Haleakalā National Park, Klamath Network April - October: Craters Of The Moon National Monument and Preserve, Crater Lake National Park, Channel Islands National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Yosemite National Park April - November: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park May - October: Lassen Volcanic National Park May - November: Nez Perce National Historical Park, North Cascades National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Great Basin National Park 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 data Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established natural resource management projects and assist in the preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-06: The position includes assisting with the organization 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.

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.

NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards.

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. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Statement: The salary annotated on this announcement includes the locality, but does not include the additional cost-of-living allowance. The following areas on this announcement have additional cost of living (COLA) pay: Hawaii Please visit OPM's Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances site to review COLA pay for the areas listed on 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 $17.45 – $31.43/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.