Plant Ecology Field Technician

US National Park Service; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Wisconsin seeks Biological Science Technicians to perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats.

Typical duties include organizing data, conducting vegetation inventories, and assisting with vegetation management such as seed collection and propagation. The position is seasonal with a March–September window and an anticipated March 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service.
• Graduate-level coursework toward a Master’s degree in related fields.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education to meet the standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain program data and information.
• Conduct vegetation inventories, studies, and surveys and record field data.
• Carry out vegetation management activities such as seed collection, planting, propagation, and weeding.

Skills

Vegetation surveys

Field data collection

Project coordination

Education

One year specialized experience GS-05

Graduate coursework toward Master's (9 sem hrs or 13.5 qtr hrs)

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Job description

US National Park Service in Wisconsin seeks Biological Science Technicians to perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats.

Typical duties include organizing data, conducting vegetation inventories, and assisting with vegetation management such as seed collection and propagation. The position is seasonal with a March–September window and an anticipated March 2027 start date.