Seasonal Biological Science Technician

Overview

Summary The purpose of the position is to perform biological science tasks common to natural resource management. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved.

• Assist higher-level specialists/technicians in conducting censuses and surveys
• Following instructions and standardized procedures, collect data on the condition of forage, range, or streams
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines
• Use standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring testing of field data
• Enter and retrieve data from Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or other information management systems
• Perform routine and recurring testing of collected samples; record all data and provide preliminary assessment and classification of the information
• Make field observations of natural resource conditions
• Install, operate, and maintain resource management equipment
• Utilize a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data
• Use mechanical and chemical methods to control invasive plants

• GS/4 Assists higher-level specialists/technicians in conducting censuses and surveys; collects data on condition of resources; assists in preparation of reports and guidelines; uses standard statistical methods to test field data
• GS/5 Performs routine testing of collected samples; records data; makes preliminary assessment; observes resource conditions; assists in preparing reports; installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment; uses computer programs for data work; uses methods to control invasive plants
• GS/6 Evaluates observed conditions and preliminarily determines causes; provides logistical support and area orientation for contracts or cooperators; installs, operates, and maintains equipment; calibrates for quality assurance; maintains computer databases
• GS/7 Plans and executes a wide variety of established natural resource projects; designs field project plans; prepares draft project reports with methods, data analyses, graphs, and recommendations; provides training to students and volunteers

• Arkansas Post National Memorial
• Effigy Mounds National Monument
• Fort Smith National Historic Site
• Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
• Indiana Dunes National Park
• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
• Missouri National Recreational River
• Mount Rushmore National Memorial
• Niobrara National Scenic River
• Pep Ridge National Military Park
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• Pipestone National Monument
• Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
• Scotts Bluff National Monument
• Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
• Wilson s Creek National Battlefield

Open to the first 516 applicants or until 01/28/2026, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

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Conditions of employment

• 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
• Incident Driving:
  You may be required to operate a government or private vehicle; you must sign and provide required driver s license information and driving records as specified
• Uniform:
  Required to wear a uniform; uniform allowance provided
• Housing:
  May be available at certain locations
• Bargaining Unit:
  Some locations are non-bargaining
• Minimum Age: 18 years old (or 16+ under specific educational conditions)

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (01/28/2026) unless otherwise stated. Credit is given for appropriate qualifying experience. Your resume must clearly indicate duties, dates, and hours worked.
GS-04
, GS-05
, GS-06
, and GS-07 qualification requirements are listed below with examples of relevant experience, education, or combination thereof.

• GS-04 Qualifications:
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