Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)(Seasonal)

National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park Service in California seeks a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) for seasonal field work to monitor and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and habitats. The typical duties include coordinating field operations with park staff, collecting and organizing field data, and using standard protocols and equipment.

The position includes backcountry work and can require 4WD access and off-trail hiking.

Qualifications

• Qualifying experience may be obtained in private or public sectors; volunteer work counts toward qualifications.
• Education transcripts may be required to qualify based on education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates field operations with park staff and field crews to manage logistics and scheduling.
• Collects and organizes natural resource field data using standardized protocols and equipment.
• Operates and maintains field equipment and ensures accurate data entry and transcription.
• Uses computer programs to compile, analyze, store, retrieve, and report data.
• Assists with protocol revisions, prepares reports and communicates results to audiences.

Skills

Field operations coordination

Data collection

Data analysis and reporting

Job description

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)(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 150 applicants.

Key Responsibilities

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Some of the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates field operations with park staff and field crews to ensure logistics (housing, campsites, working areas, keys, check in/out procedures) and scheduling needs are met, and that all activities are clearly communicated to park and field staff.

Collects and organizes natural resource field data (e.g., plant, water, geomorphology, stream biology) using network monitoring protocols, standardized data collection procedures, and equipment. Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Installs, operates, and maintains equipment. Enters data and follows quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data entry and transcription in established databases.

Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information. Conducts fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult conditions in a safe and efficient manner. Uses 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites. Additional duties for GS-09: Oversees and trains field crew members in appropriate data collection and verification (quality control).

Assists with protocol revisions, prepares reports and publications, and communicates results to various audiences.

Requirements & Education

QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED: 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.

EDUCATION SECTION: 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.

GS-08 ONLY: There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement. All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

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 $26.78 – $38.45/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.