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National Park Service · 1 day ago

Seasonal Biological Science Technician

Highlands, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Biological Science Technician. This role involves identifying and documenting species composition, coordinating volunteers, and implementing natural resource management projects.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify and document species composition, abundance and natural resource conditions

Lead and/or coordinate volunteers and youth work groups in carrying out stewardship and science activities

Implement established natural resource management projects using appropriate resource management equipment

Assist in natural resource data entry and preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines

Provides information, advice, assistance, and training to others involved in projects and research

Qualification

Natural resource managementField data collectionData quality controlReport preparationTeam coordination

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 wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

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

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 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

At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service

Implementing established natural resource management projects

Following instructions and standardized procedures

Collecting and organizing field data

Ensuring quality control of data collected

Performing routine and recurring testing of collected samples

Recording data collected and providing preliminary assessment and classification of the information

Assisting in the preparation of resource

You must include transcripts

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above

You must include transcripts

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations

To qualify based on education, 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

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs