Seasonal Plant Biodiversity Technician - Field & Data

U.S. Department of the Interior

Luray (VA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks Biological Science Technicians (Plants) for Shenandoah National Park to perform field and technical work on vegetation monitoring, specimen processing, and data management.

This seasonal role supports the park botanist in plant identification, monitoring, and compliance-related reporting. Expect standard field activities, occasional after-hours duties, and documentation tasks across forest and meadow projects, with emphasis on data integrity and

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required.
Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Must be 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays or overtime.

Responsibilities

Measure and monitor vegetation, including live and dead, vigor and disease.
Collect and preserve samples according to protocols and handling guidance.
Record and maintain project data using paper and digital formats.
Use electronic survey and data collection equipment such as GPS, GIS, tablets, sensors, data-loggers.
Assist botanist with plant identification, detailed monitoring, data entry, equipment management, and specimen processing.
Perform data summary and basic report writing; participate in site visits for compliance documentation.