Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) (Seasonal)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Burbank (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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 is March-April, but may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Qualifications require detailed resumes showing duties, dates, and hours worked, with the option of one resume submission. Closing date is 11/16/2026.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service.
• Graduate level coursework: one full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) leading to a Master's degree related to wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, wildlife ecology, or similar.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education as described above.
• Examples of specialized experience include: leading or coordinating field activities associated with wildlife inventory, monitoring, or management; conducting wildlife surveys to document and assess wildlife populations or habitat conditions; managing, summarizing, or evaluating wildlife or habitat data; implementing wildlife management, conservation, or habitat improvement activities.

Job description

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 Division of Human Resources is March-April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
• -OR- B. Successfully completed one full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate level course work, from an accredited college or university, leading to a Master's degree with a major study directly related to the position to be filled. Graduate study must have been in a field of study that is directly related to the work of this position such as wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, wildlife ecology or similar.
• -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined. For example, six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement) combined with one year of education as outlined above (50% of the education above), along with 50% of the course-specific education stated above.

Examples of specialized experience include:

1. Leading or coordinating field activities associated with wildlife inventory, monitoring, or management;
2. conducting wildlife surveys to document and assess wildlife populations or habitat conditions;
3. managing, summarizing, or evaluating wildlife or habitat data; and
4. implementing wildlife management, conservation, or habitat improvement activities.

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.