Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Interior (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to support wildlife population monitoring, data analysis with GIS, and habitat assessments across parks. This vacancy is open to ICTAP/CTAP eligible Federal employees and priority cases.

You will assist Wildlife Biologists, collect and record biological data, and prepare reports, participating in field activities such as radio tracking and potential live trapping or translocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting wildlife monitoring and data collection.
• Familiarity with GIS and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Wildlife Biologist in wildlife population monitoring and data collection.
• Collect and record biological data and prepare summary reports.
• Assist with habitat quality/quantity assessment using GPS field mapping.
• Support wildlife population estimation techniques and radio tracking activities.
• Assist with live trapping, handling, and/or translocation of wildlife species.

Job description

Open: September 17, 2026 — Closes: September 21, 2026

Summary

This announcement is for the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), to clear ICTAP/CTAP priority lists. It is only open to current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the ICTAP/CTAP. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 09/21/2026 to be considered.

Major Duties

Some of the duties you will perform include, but are not limited to, Assist the Wildlife Biologist in the implementation wildlife population monitoring and species recovery projects. Utilize a variety of computer programs to compile, store, retrieve, analyze and report data including GIS. Collect and record biological data and prepares summary reports. Assist with the assessment of habitat quality/quantity through GPS field mapping and wildlife population estimation techniques. Assist with wildlife population monitoring utilizing radio tracking equipment. May assist with live trapping, handling, and/or translocation of wildlife species.