Wildlife Field Technician – Habitat & Data Specialist

Department of Interior; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newburyport, MA, is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to support wildlife surveys, ecological studies, habitat restoration, data analysis, and trail maintenance on a dynamic team within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The position requires meeting qualifications at GS-7 level and may involve operating heavy equipment in field operations, with emphasis on data collection and management across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-5 level in wildlife surveys or biological field studies.
• Experience recording and analyzing wildlife or habitat data.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in habitat management and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Support wildlife surveys and ecological studies at Parker River NWR.
• Assist with habitat restoration activities and data analysis.
• Perform trail maintenance and related field operations.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Data analysis

Field data collection

Heavy equipment operation

GPS data collection

Education

Graduate-level education in wildlife biology/ecology/natural resource management

Tools

GPS

GIS

Field equipment

Job description

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newburyport, MA, is seeking a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to support wildlife surveys, ecological studies, habitat restoration, data analysis, and trail maintenance on a dynamic team within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The position requires meeting qualifications at GS-7 level and may involve operating heavy equipment in field operations, with emphasis on data collection and management across multiple projects.