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National Park Service · 4 hours 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 to assist in various natural resource management projects. The role involves identifying and documenting species, leading volunteer groups, and preparing reports related to natural resource data.

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 entryReport 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

Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service

Your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked

You must include transcripts

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