Biologist (Wildlife) (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; California; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Park Service seeks a Biologist (Wildlife) (Seasonal) to assist staff with laboratory and field-based biological work in park settings. The position supports vegetation and wildlife data collection, restoration projects, and stakeholder coordination.

Anticipated Entry on Duty in April or May 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/26/2026, whichever comes first. Applicants must provide hours per week and transcripts where applicable.

Formación

• Degree in biological sciences or related field with transcripts.
• Field work experience in natural settings, with or without supervision.
• Experience with vegetation restoration or wildlife projects.
• Ability to lead volunteers and coordinate teams.
• Experience collecting vegetation and wildlife data; GPS knowledge.
• Hours per week must be stated on applications.

Responsabilidades

• Assist staff with biological field work in park settings.
• Support vegetation and wildlife data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate volunteers and oversee field activities as needed.

Conocimientos

Field work

Data collection

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Educación

Bachelor's in biological sciences or related

Master’s in biology / natural resources

Herramientas

GPS technology

Field data collection tools

Descripción del empleo

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.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following:

• A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position You must submit transcripts. -OR-
• B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

-AND-

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) Experience performing field work in a natural and sometimes isolated setting with limited or remote supervision; (2) Experience implementing vegetation and ecological restoration plants, and invasive plant management projects, including ability to identify plants by sight or implementing wildlife projects; (3) Experience communicating and working effectively with others, directing colleagues and volunteers; and (4)Experience with and knowledge of techniques for gathering vegetation and/or wildlife data in the field, including specific methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data. Knowledge of and experience with GPS technology. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-
• Education: Successful completion of at least a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, from an accredited college or university in a field that is directly related to the work of this position, such as biology, plant biology, natural resource management, ecology or other directly-related subject matter. You must include transcripts. -OR-
• Combination of education and experience. Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first divide your semester hours of completed graduate education beyond the first year by 18 (or 27 for quarter hours). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include hours per week and transcripts.

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.