Biological Science Technician (Temporary)

National Park Service

Point Reyes Station (CA)

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USD 51.000 - 66.000

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Descripción de la vacante

National Park Service in Point Reyes Station, California is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Temporary) to perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources. The role supports vegetation management, data analysis, and habitat protection across park lands, with GIS mapping and collaboration with partners.

Under supervision, you will lead vegetation monitoring, grazing use assessments, and restoration activities, while maintaining equipment and coordinating

Formación

Submit legible transcripts from an accredited institution if using education to qualify.
Evaluate foreign credentials if education from abroad is used for qualification.

Responsabilidades

Coordinates and implements vegetation management and restoration activities, including seed collection and invasive plant control.
Maps natural resources, conducts data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Develops and implements projects and work plans, and supervises staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers.
Ensures leased grazing operations comply with permits and management goals.
Provides support for contracts, agreements, and NEPA compliance as needed.

Conocimientos

Fieldwork

Vegetation management

Data management

Report writing

Educación

Transcript submission

Herramientas

GIS mapping

Spatial analysis

Descripción del empleo

Biological Science Technician (Temporary)

Location: Point Reyes Station, California

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Anticipated Entry on Duty: January - February 2027. This is a temporary position expected to last 1 Year but may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Biological Science Technician (General) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates and implements vegetation management, restoration activities, seed collection, and work controlling invasive plants, including manual removal, mechanical removal, and herbicide. Coordinates and implements inventory and monitoring of vegetation, grazing, and water quality and maintains associated equipment and supplies.

Maps natural resources and associated management infrastructure, conducts data entry, management, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting. Communicates and collaborates effectively with partners, lessees, and interdisciplinary staff of different levels. Develops and implements projects and work plans to conduct activities, including management of staff, contractors, interns, volunteers and similar work groups.

The Biological Science Technician position is within the Division of Integrated Resource Management at Point Reyes National Seashore in western Marin County, California, and is under the direction of the Range Program Manager. A portion of the roughly 90,000 acres of Point Reyes National Seashore administered lands are leased for commercial ranching activities, in addition to being managed for natural resource values.

The incumbent works with Resource Management staff, partners, and grazing lessees on a variety of projects throughout Point Reyes National Seashore and Seashore administered north district Golden Gate National Recreation Area lands.

The incumbent initiates, fosters, and maintains effective relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, who at times have opposing views and opinions, in order to maintain agricultural operations and enhance environmental quality on park lands.

Under the supervision of the Range Program Manager, major duties include leading monitoring of vegetation composition, water quality, amount and patterns of grazing use, stocking rates, and pertinent aspects of rangeland resources and ecosystems in order to ensure that leased grazing operations are in compliance with permits and management goals.

The Biological Science Technician implements resource management actions including exotic vegetation control, vegetation management, native seed collection, restoration work, and riparian protection to maintain or enhance the integrity of resources. Additional duties tied to these activities include use of GIS mapping and spatial analysis, data management, preparation of reports, administrative project management duties, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

The incumbent may also assist with National Environmental Policy Act compliance, permitting, development of work plans, and may serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative or an Agreements Technical Representative, or provide technical support for contracts and agreements.

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 $36.97 – $48.07/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

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