Biologist (Seasonal)

National Park Service

California

On-site

USD 41,000 - 53,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

National Park Service, in California, seeks a Biologist (Seasonal) to support field work and compliance tasks. Anticipated entry on duty in spring 2027. Housing may be available. Open to first 100 applicants or until 2026-11-03. Work schedule varies by position.

Responsibilities include designing field studies, developing vegetation and wildlife projects, reviewing impacts, and assisting in budget planning. Collaboration with staff, the public, and volunteers is essential.

Qualifications

  • Submit transcripts to verify education used for qualifications.
  • Unofficial transcripts allowed; official at start if education used.
  • Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency per DoE guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement field studies, objectives, methods, data collection, and analysis.
  • Develop vegetation and wildlife projects and review impacts.
  • Assist in project management, budgets, and work plans.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff, the public, and volunteers.

Job description

  • Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position

You will serve as a Biologist (Seasonal) .The position intended to assist staff with Biological field work and compliance tasks. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April or May 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 11/03/2026 whichever comes first. Housing may be available.

Key Responsibilities

Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Independently design and implement field studies, including determining objectives, field methods, collection of field data, and analysis findings to assess the efficacy of the management of a broad range of natural resources. Development and implementation of vegetation and wildlife projects. Review of projects and impacts, with recommendations for minimizing impacts. Implementation of management plans.

Project management. Planning and project compliance. Developing budgets and work plans. Assists in managing agreements. Recording observations of vegetation conditions and wildlife. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff, public and volunteers

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

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 $29.57 – $38.45/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

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.

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