FUL - Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region One seeks a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) in Hawaii. This term position is expected to last at least 13 months with potential extension and extensive field responsibilities.

You will plan and carry out wildlife surveys, monitor populations, collect data, and assist with field equipment, volunteers, and coordination with local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out wildlife surveys and recommends wildlife management actions.
• Monitors and helps manage wildlife populations, plant disease issues, invasive plants, mowing/seeding work, and vegetation removal.
• Captures wildlife, applies visual and radio tags, and collects physiological and movement data.
• Tracks environmental conditions such as temperature, precipitation, streamflow, snow depth, wind, and humidity.
• Builds databases and analyzes data using standard statistical methods for wildlife reports.
• Uses GIS and other systems to enter and retrieve data.

Job description

Open: September 17, 2026 — Closes: September 24, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a FUL - Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) Fish and Wildlife Service Region One. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of ten years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Helps plan and carry out wildlife surveys and recommends wildlife management actions. Assists in planning complex wildlife studies by suggesting ideas, choosing research methods, and setting up procedures, as well as identifying needed costs, equipment, and staffing. Monitors and helps manage wildlife populations, plant disease issues, invasive plants, mowing/seeding work, and vegetation removal. Captures wildlife, applies visual and radio tags, and collects physiological and movement data. Tracks environmental conditions such as temperature, precipitation, streamflow, snow depth, wind, and humidity. Builds databases and analyzes data using standard statistical methods for wildlife reports. Uses GIS and other systems to enter and retrieve data. Creates charts, graphs, and illustrations with software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Harvard Graphics. Operates tractors, trucks, small watercraft, and equipment such as generators, radios, radio-tracking gear, water-monitoring devices, GPS units, and cameras. Provides direction and guidance to biological technicians, volunteers, and YCC participants, including safe use of tools and vehicles. Attends meetings with landowners, sports groups, and local government officials.