Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)(Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Mineral (CA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

US National Park Service in Mineral, California seeks a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) for seasonal fieldwork to monitor and protect wildlife habitats. The role involves collecting data, assisting with wildlife inventories, and supporting habitat management activities in park resources.

The position targets GS-04/05/06/07 levels with progression based on experience and education. Entry is anticipated for March–May 2027, with open to the first 500 applicants.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience and six months specialized experience for GS-04.
• Two years of education above high school including biology, chemistry, wildlife-related courses.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education to meet qualification standards.

Responsabilités

• Assist with collection and organization of field data.
• Participate in wildlife inventory and monitoring activities.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of equipment used for wildlife management.

Connaissances

Wildlife inventory

Wildlife monitoring

Field data collection

Habitat data management

Formation

Two years of science education beyond high school

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related education

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Description du poste

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 500 applicants.

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) (Seasonal) general qualification requirements:

To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess one of the following

1. A. Six (6) months general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience for a total of one year of experience. In making this claim, I understand that General Experience is (1) any type of work that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation; and that Specialized Experience is experience which demonstrates that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include:
   1. Assisting with the collection and organization of biological science field data;
   2. performing routine field tasks associated with the management, protection, restoration, or monitoring of wildlife and associated habitats;
   3. performing routine laboratory or specimen-processing activities; and
   4. assisting with the operation and maintenance of equipment used for natural resource management activities.
   Excess specialized experience may substitute for general experience; however, excess general experience may not substitute for the required specialized experience.
2. -OR- B Successfully completed two years of education above high school in an accredited educational institution (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours), which included at least 12 semester hours of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, mathematics, wildlife biology, or other directly related subject matter. And, at least six (6) semester hours are directly related to the position such as wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, wildlife ecology or similar.
3. -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.

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following

1. A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include:
   1. Participating in wildlife inventory and monitoring activities;
   2. conducting basic field surveys to document wildlife presence, abundance, distribution, reproduction, behavior, or habitat conditions using established protocols and standard field equipment; and
   3. collecting and recording wildlife or habitat data.
2. -OR- B Successfully completed at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in a related field of scientific or technical study, such as in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, mathematics, or other directly related subject matter; or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above. At least 6 semester hours must be directly related to wildlife biology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, wildlife ecology or similar.
3. -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.

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess one of the following

1. A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 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. Examples of specialized experience include:
   1. Conducting wildlife inventory and monitoring activities using established protocols and standard field equipment;
   2. collecting, organizing, and maintaining wildlife or habitat data; and
   3. carrying out wildlife management, monitoring, or habitat improvement activities.
2. -OR- B Successfully completed a half year (9 semester hours or 13.5 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.
3. -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.

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

1. A. 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. 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.
2. -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.
3. -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.

NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUE INTO EDUCATION SECTION