Apply on Employer Site

National Park Service · 1 day ago

Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Empire, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician to perform various biological science technical support functions. The role involves recognizing and documenting wildlife behaviors, assisting with pest management programs, and collecting field data in collaboration with a field crew.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Recognizing and documenting piping plover breeding behaviors; identifying piping plover nest scrapes, locating piping plover nest sites, and implanting protective management actions; assisting with the Integrated Pest Management program; collecting field data and recording the data into established or new databases; collecting GPS and GIS data in the field

Serving on a field crew responsible for monitoring a variety of wildlife species and their habitats, including piping plovers; conducting surveys for various mammalian species including black bear activity; installing and tending to acoustic monitoring equipment in remote field locations (frog and/or bat monitoring); monitoring campgrounds for problem bear and/or other wildlife monitoring

Assisting a GS-7 crew lead with directing the field crew; leading volunteers in selected projects or working independently; making educational contacts with visitors; assisting with other natural resource program areas as needed, under the direction of a field crew supervisor

Serving as a program lead to implement new and established natural resource management projects involving integrated pest management (IPM), piping plover protection, and BARK Ranger volunteers, with an emphasis on visitor education; training and coordinating volunteers; identification of a variety of shorebirds and mammals; collecting field data, recording field data in established or new databases; implementing prevention and control strategies to manage pest species; providing outreach/education content for social media posts; coordinating outreach and media contacts; and conducting administrative tasks

Dedicate a portion of time to project logistics and preparatory groundwork, equipment acquisition/maintenance, data entry, preparation of Field and Project Reports, and conducting administrative tasks in an office setting

Qualification

Wildlife managementData collectionField surveysGPS data collectionGIS data collectionVolunteer coordinationVisitor educationTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

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

Driver's License: 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 wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

You will be required to travel overnight away from home

Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience

GS-05 grade level - To qualify for this position, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors)

GS-06 grade level - To qualify for this position you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors)

GS-07 grade level - To qualify for this position you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors)

NOTE: You must include hours per week worked

If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts

You must include hours per week worked and transcripts