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National Park Service · 1 day ago

Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Multiple Specialities)

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The National Park Service is seeking Seasonal Biological Science Technicians to assist in resource management tasks across various parks. The role involves supporting professionals in collecting and organizing field data, ensuring quality control, and providing logistical support for projects related to vegetation, wildlife, and fisheries management.

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

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

Provides logistical support for resource management projects

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

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

Qualification

Natural resource managementField data collectionBiological sample testingComputer programs proficiencyQuality control protocolsLogistical supportFollowing instructionsTeam collaboration

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to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified

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 20 nights per month

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

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster

For Plants positions, you may be required to obtain a pesticide applicator license

Back Country travel may be required for certain positions

To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: Six months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-3 level in the Federal service

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the Federal service

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