Wildlife Field Scientist & Data Technician (Telework)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Winona (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Minnesota seeks a FUL-Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to support wildlife censuses, surveys, and field studies in Winona, MN. You will collect data, manage databases, and assist in reporting with GIS and PowerPoint, with telework eligibility.

This temporary 12‑month position may extend up to two years based on agency needs. The role requires operating field equipment and guiding technicians and volunteers, with first-time hires to federal government

Qualifications

• Transcript submission required to support education claims.
• Official transcripts may be required before start.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence by a private organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing wildlife censuses and surveys and report on methods and costs.
• Assist in planning multifaceted wildlife studies, determine research methods and reporting needs.
• Monitor and assist in control of wildlife, plant disease outbreaks, pest control, mowing, vegetation removal.
• Capture, apply visual and radio tags, and gather data on wildlife; monitor environmental variables.
• Develop databases and analyze data using standard statistical methods for wildlife reports.
• Enter/retrieve data from GIS and other information systems; develop graphs/illustrations using PowerPoint.
• Operate tractors, light trucks, water craft, and equipment; provide guidance to technicians and volunteers with safety.

Tools

GIS

PowerPoint

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Minnesota seeks a FUL-Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to support wildlife censuses, surveys, and field studies in Winona, MN. You will collect data, manage databases, and assist in reporting with GIS and PowerPoint, with telework eligibility.

This temporary 12‑month position may extend up to two years based on agency needs. The role requires operating field equipment and guiding technicians and volunteers, with first-time hires to federal government