Biotechnician; NPS, Capitol Reef National Park

Position Type:
Temporary Position

Application Review Begins:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Research Associate Program at GBI, in cooperation with NPS at Capitol Reef National Park, is recruiting one Biotechnician to participate in GBI’s Research Associate program. The technician will support the Capitol Reef National Park Division of Resource Management & Science and serve as a team member of the Natural Resources field crew. This position will provide support for all disciplines of the Natural Resources Program’s work but will be largely focused on botanical resources.

• March 30 - November 21, 2026, 34 weeks
• Full time (40 hours/week)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Thursday, 10 hours daily

Capitol Reef National Park is located near Torrey, UT. The location is remote. The nearest gas station is 10 miles away and the nearest grocery store is approximately 35 miles away. A personal vehicle is required for travel/transport outside of work. There is currently no cell service in housing or the duty station. Wi‑Fi Internet is provided in park housing and allows for Wi‑Fi calling on capable personal cell phones.

Reliable cellular service is usually only found when nearing Torrey. Applicants should be comfortable living in a remote location with limited services. Located in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef NP is filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and expansive desert vistas. In addition to unique geological resources, the park also has a rich cultural history.

• Hourly wage: $18
• Benefits:
  • Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance
  • $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
  • Personal leave and holidays
  • Access to Pro Deals
• Housing:
  The Park will provide housing in a 5‑6‑bedroom dormitory. The interns will have a private room with a shared bath, shared kitchen and common areas. The dormitory includes all appliances, washer and dryer, some kitchen pots, pans and dishes, and internet service. Heat/AC, shared Wi‑Fi Internet, electricity, and water are included. A landline phone is available in each dorm and long‑distance calls can be made with a calling card.
  
  Housing is located approximately a 5‑minute walk from the duty station.
• Backcountry per diem: $42/night
• Travel allowance: $200
• Training allowance: $1,000
• Equipment & gear allowance: $500

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, plant taxonomy, wildlife ecology, range management or another related field, or a combination of related coursework and direct experience and knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology, including use of technical botanical keys (dichotomous plant key without pictures).
• Familiarity with plants of the Colorado Plateau, particularly native grasses and shrubs.
• Experience conducting floristic field surveys or vegetation monitoring (e.g., transect and quadrat systematic sampling).
• Experience with invasive plant control.
• Experience with native seed collection or revegetation of disturbed lands.
• Experience with acoustic recording devices or game cameras for wildlife surveys.
• Experience identifying birds by call and conducting avian surveys.
• Experience working with hand‑held GPS equipment for navigation and data collection.
• Experience with backcountry travel and field work, particularly in a desert environment.
• Experience using GIS software (QGIS, QField, Field Maps, ArcGIS Pro).
• Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project/grant reports.
• Experience with database management software (Access).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning the position.

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