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National Park Service · 1 day ago

SEASONAL Biological Science Technician (Multiple Specialties)

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The National Park Service is seeking seasonal Biological Science Technicians to support resource management tasks across various national parks. The role involves performing technician work related to vegetation, wildlife, and fisheries management, as well as data collection and project implementation.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.)

These positions participate in resource management tasks associated with a variety of emphasis areas such as vegetation management, wildlife management, fisheries, and/or habitat management. Specific duties will vary by park location

Implements natural resource management projects following established procedures

Collects and organizes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples

Provides assessment and classification of data

Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines related to resource management projects

Provides logistical support for resource management projects. as well as volunteers or lower graded technicians

Provides advice, assistance, and training to students

Uses a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information

Uses a wide variety of specialized equipment to carry out resource management projects

Qualification

Natural resource managementField data collectionData analysisBiologyEcologyTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

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

You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties

You will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle

You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation

You may be required to submit all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

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

Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid

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

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 18 nights per month

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations

You must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement for GS-06: 1 year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or 1 full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution directly related to this position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal service, or 1 full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution directly related to this position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level, you must possess one of: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service, or 2 full years of graduate education in an accredited educational institution directly related to this position, or a combination of experience and education in which the total Percentages must equal 100%

You must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking