Range Technician (Seasonal)

U.S.-Fish-; Stafford (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford, Kansas, seeks a Seasonal Range Technician to support habitat management. The position starts with anticipated duty in January 2027 and involves fieldwork, data collection, and assisting in plant management and equipment operation.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GS-4 level or higher, or a relevant Bachelor's degree, or an education-experience mix; volunteer experience is valued.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 in the Federal service.
• Bachelor's degree in forestry, range management, agriculture, or related field.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Volunteer experience may be credited.

Skills

Field observations

Equipment use

Data collection

Outreach

Range management

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry / range management / agriculture

Job description

You will serve as a Range Technician (Seasonal) working in Stafford, KS for the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: Janurary 2027. but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/02/2026-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

• A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Removal and/or treatment of identified exotic plants; Determining the appropriate amount of chemicals needed for treatment; Gathering pre-treatment data; Making field observations of exotic plant conditions; Installing, operating, and/or maintaining equipment; Assisting in the preparation of reports, plans and guidelines; Conducting program outreach and awareness training.
• OR
• B. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than six semester hours in mathematics is creditable.
• OR
• C. Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.

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.