Biologist (Wildlife) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking a Biologist (Wildlife) for seasonal field work across multiple national parks, including Mount Rainier, Whiskeytown, Yosemite, and Great Basin. Anticipated entry about April/May 2027. Role involves wildlife, plants and environmental compliance with defined seasons across parks.

Open to the first 100 applicants or before 10/26/2026. Respondents must provide transcripts if education is used to qualify. Pay range listed as hourly by park program.

Qualifications

• Transcripts may be required to support education if substituting for experience.
• Official transcripts required before you begin work if education is used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Works in the field under often difficult conditions to accomplish management goals.
• Development and implementation of vegetation and wildlife projects.
• Review of projects and impacts, with recommendations for minimizing impacts.
• Project management, planning and budget/work plan development.
• Assists in managing agreements and recording observations of wildlife behavior and human-wildlife interactions.

Job description

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position

You will serve as a Biologist (Wildlife) (Seasonal) .The position intended to assist staff with Biological field work. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April or May 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

Mount Rainier National Park: Emphasis in wildlife, aquatics, plants and general environmental compliance. Defined Season: April to October Whiskeytown National Recreation Area: Emphasis on wildlife, plants, and general environmental compliance. Defined Season: May to November Yosemite National Park: Emphasis in wildlife; applicant must show wildlife experience in their resume.

Defined Season: April to October Great Basin National Park: Needs to be comfortable working with large carnivores Defined Season: May to November Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Works in the field under often difficult conditions to accomplish management goals. Must be able to perform physically demanding work in outdoor settings in uneven and variable terrain. 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 wildlife behavior and/or human-wildlife interactions on public lands. 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 2026-10-26.

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.