Biological Science Aid (Seasonal)

National Park Service•Baker, NV

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Biological Science Aids perform routine biological science tasks for the organization, with on-the-job training provided. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May through November, although timing may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Likely entry on duty is May 2027. The position may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program; employment may end at any time because of funding fluctuations, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. The work is performed in an office and in the field. Fieldwork can involve extreme weather and terrain, poisonous plants, biting insects, wild animals, and high elevations over 10,000 feet. The role requires regular walking, hiking, or climbing over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, as well as bending, crouching, stooping, lifting, and reaching. Equipment and packs weighing up to 50 pounds must be lifted and carried routinely. Hiking up to 12 miles per day may be required. The position is based in remote Baker, Nevada, and applicants are expected to have their own vehicle to make living in the remote location possible. Government quarters may be required; housing may be available but is not guaranteed. The employee may need to wear a uniform, for which a uniform allowance will be provided. Other conditions may include on-call, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, or shift work; operating a four-wheel-drive vehicle or other government or private motor vehicle; and obtaining a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Requirements

Meet one of the GS-03 qualification pathways: six months of qualifying general experience comparable to GS-02; at least one year of post-high-school education including at least six semester hours of scientific or technical courses; or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
For experience-based qualification, provide a resume describing duties and responsibilities, employment dates, and hours worked per week; the resume must not exceed two single-sided pages.
Submit transcripts if using education to qualify. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. institution.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Meet the Selective Service registration requirement if male.
Be at least 18 years old, or meet one of the stated eligibility conditions for employment at age 16 or 17.
Be able to hike up to 12 miles per day, including at high elevations over 10,000 feet.
Have a valid driver's license if required to operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties; be at least 18 to operate government vehicles.
Be prepared to work in a remote location; applicants are expected to have their own vehicle for living in Baker, Nevada.
Participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
Comply with uniform standards if required to wear a uniform.
Complete required training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle if required.
Obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority if required.
Be prepared for possible on-call, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, and shift work.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and recurring testing of collected samples.
Install, operate, and maintain resource-management equipment.
Make field observations of natural-resource conditions.
Provide results to higher-level specialists for analysis.
Use computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, and report data and other resource-management information.