Wildlife Field Technician (Seasonal)

U.S.-Fish-; Errol (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in Errol, New Hampshire, seeks candidates for a career-seasonal wildlife technician.

The appointment is permanent in practice, with 8–9 months worked per year and a non-pay status for the remainder, starting around March 2027. Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GS-4 or higher, or a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science or related field with relevant coursework, or

Qualifications

• Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or higher in theFederal service, describing: surveys of avian species or wildlife; recording scientific data and preparing reports; collecting and recording information on avian species; identifying and observing population dynamics and nest searches for avian species.
• A full 4-year bachelor’s degree in wildlife science or related field (natural resource management) or at least 24 semester hours in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics with at least 6 related to this occupation.
• A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the requirements when prorated and combined.

Job description

The Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in Errol, New Hampshire, seeks candidates for a career-seasonal wildlife technician.

The appointment is permanent in practice, with 8–9 months worked per year and a non-pay status for the remainder, starting around March 2027. Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GS-4 or higher, or a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science or related field with relevant coursework, or