Biological Science Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Mosca (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Seasonal) to support field and technical work monitoring and protecting natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and habitats in Colorado. The position offers a seasonal entry-on-duty period around April–May 2027, with schedule dependent on position and project needs.

Responsibilities include conducting surveys, collecting biological data with established field methods, recording and maintaining data with GPS

Qualifications

• Transcripts from an accredited institution must be provided.
• If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated for U.S. equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and monitoring of natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, habitats, and other ecological conditions.
• Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established field methods, protocols, and equipment.
• Record and maintain project data using GPS, GIS, and other data-management technology.
• Organize, enter, and maintain natural resource project data.
• Assist in established natural resource monitoring and management projects; collect, organize, and summarize field data; assist in reports and documentation.

Skills

Data collection

GPS

GIS

Education

Transcripts

Foreign education evaluation (if applicable)

Tools

GPS devices

GIS software

Job description

Biological Science Technician (Seasonal)

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on position.

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for is : April - May 2027 but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Biological Science Technician (General) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct surveys and monitoring of natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, habitats, and other ecological conditions. Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established field methods, protocols, and equipment.

Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other data-management technology. Organize, enter, and maintain natural resource project data. Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established natural resource monitoring and management projects; collect, organize, and summarize field data; and assist in the preparation of reports and project documentation.

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.

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 $19.52 – $25.37/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

What is the work schedule?

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

Who is eligible to apply?

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