Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)(Seasonal)

National Park Service•Ashland, OR

About The Position

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. This seasonal Fisheries position supports resource-management professionals, such as biologists and ecologists, with work involving the monitoring, research, conservation, production, and management of fishes and aquatic resources. The position organizes and carries out natural resource management projects using established procedures; collects, organizes, and analyzes field data and samples; maintains records; and uses computer programs and specialized equipment to process and report resource-management information. It also supports aquatic-resource monitoring projects through reports, plans, and guidelines, and may provide logistical support, lead and train field crews, and assist students, volunteers, and lower-graded technicians. The position may be filled for a seasonal period of up to six months, with the defined season running March through October. Duration may vary with weather, project needs, and funding. The likely entry-on-duty period is April–May 2027. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed; occupancy of government quarters may be required. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, and field settings.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the Selective Service registration requirement if applicable.
Must be at least 18 years old, or meet one of the stated eligibility conditions for applicants aged 16 or 17.
For GS-09 qualification, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8 in the federal service; or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a directly related master's or equivalent graduate degree; or an equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education.
Specialized experience may include organizing and executing natural-resource projects, preparing draft project reports, making recommendations or providing input on resource-management planning, and advising or training others in resource-management projects or field research.
Submit a resume of no more than two single-sided pages that clearly states duties, employment dates, and hours worked; submit transcripts if qualifying based on education.
A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
Must complete required background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shifts.
Backcountry travel may be required.
May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Must provide official transcripts before beginning work if selected and using education to qualify.

Responsibilities

Perform technician work supporting resource-management professionals such as biologists and ecologists.
Monitor, research, conserve, produce, and manage fishes and aquatic resources.
Organize, schedule, and execute natural resource management projects according to established procedures.
Collect, organize, and analyze field data, ensuring quality control of data and samples.
Maintain records and locate and compile data and information from various sources.
Use computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and resource-management information.
Use specialized equipment to carry out resource-management projects.
Prepare reports, plans, and guidelines related to aquatic-resource monitoring projects.
Provide logistical support for resource-management projects.
Lead and train field crews and provide advice, assistance, and training to students, volunteers, or lower-graded technicians.