Field Botanist & Habitat Restoration Tech

U.S. Department of the Interior; Arizona; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking Biological Science Technicians (Plants) to support field operations, invasive management, and habitat restoration in remote settings. This seasonal role emphasizes safety, data collection, and species monitoring throughout the project window.

Entry on Duty is March 2027, with duties including GPS/GIS data collection and vegetation survey analysis, plus required background checks and civilian readiness for field conditions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication required.
• Selective Service registration for males.
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews in invasive plant control and habitat restoration.
• Safely handle and apply herbicides to target invasive plants.
• Collect, review, and utilize GPS and GIS data.
• Analyze and summarize data from vegetation surveys.

Skills

Field leadership

Herbicide handling

GPS data collection

Vegetation surveys

Education

Transcripts submission

Tools

GPS devices

GIS software

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking Biological Science Technicians (Plants) to support field operations, invasive management, and habitat restoration in remote settings. This seasonal role emphasizes safety, data collection, and species monitoring throughout the project window.

Entry on Duty is March 2027, with duties including GPS/GIS data collection and vegetation survey analysis, plus required background checks and civilian readiness for field conditions.