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National Park Service · 1 day ago

Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Denali Park, AK

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to work at Denali National Park and Preserve. The role involves monitoring wildlife interactions, ensuring safety protocols, and assisting with wildlife-related projects during the seasonal appointment.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor/patrol campgrounds, residences, concessions and construction areas frequently and consistently and ensure that food and garbage are stored in wildlife resistant containers

Present bear safety information to NPS employees, concession, commercial employees and to the general public

Enter updates to Daily Log regarding activities accomplished, wildlife observations, and any other notable events at the end of each work day

Produce end of season report in final form by last day of the season

Enter and review bear and wolf incident data into database

Analyze and report data correctly

Respond to wildlife incidents in a timely and appropriate manner

Implement wildlife closures as needed. Monitor closures and provide updates to Supervisor. Open closures as directed

Update Supervisor continuously of any real or potential wildlife management or safety concerns

Respond to reports of human-bear conflict and deploy wildlife management strategies as needed and outlined in Bear-Human Conflict Management Plan (BMP). Conduct aversive conditioning on grizzly and black bears

Assist with other wildlife related or resources projects as assigned

Qualification

Wildlife biology knowledgeWildlife management knowledgeGISGPS proficiencyData management systemsInterpersonal communicationComputer software skillsRemote location work

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

This position is subject to drug testing based on the collateral duty requiring firearms in the back-country or other locations for non-law enforcement reasons such as protection from animals

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

A uniform allowance will be provided

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to six nights per month

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority

Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required

Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties

To be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration

Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife biology and wildlife management

Ability to carry out biological/scientific work in remote locations

Ability to communicate effectively (interpersonal skills)

Skill with computer use and with computer software programs

Knowledge of standard Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) procedures and other data management systems relating to natural resource management activities