Wildlife Field Technician — Habitat Restoration & Data

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) in Newburyport, MA.

You will assist with wildlife surveys, ecological studies, habitat restoration, data analysis, trail maintenance, and equipment operation as part of a dynamic team at the refuge. Qualifications include specialized experience or graduate education in wildlife biology or related fields, with transcripts required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: 1 year at GS-5 level with wildlife surveys, data collection/analysis, habitat restoration, or heavy equipment operation.
• Education: one full year of graduate-level education in wildlife biology, ecology, or natural resource management with transcripts.
• Combination: graduate hours plus specialized experience totaling 100% to qualify; transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Support wildlife surveys and ecological studies.
• Assist with habitat restoration activities.
• Collect, record, and analyze wildlife or habitat data.
• Utilize field equipment, GPS, and GIS to support studies.
• Operate heavy equipment in habitat management and maintenance.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Biological field studies

Data collection/analysis

GPS

GIS

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Graduate-level education in wildlife biology/ecology

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) in Newburyport, MA.

You will assist with wildlife surveys, ecological studies, habitat restoration, data analysis, trail maintenance, and equipment operation as part of a dynamic team at the refuge. Qualifications include specialized experience or graduate education in wildlife biology or related fields, with transcripts required.