Biological Science Technician (Temp - FUL)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Newburyport, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport, Massachusetts, supporting a team conducting wildlife surveys, ecological studies, habitat restoration, data analysis, trail maintenance, and heavy equipment operations. The position combines office work and outdoor fieldwork. Fieldwork can take place in remote locations and adverse weather, while office duties include computer-based data processing and analysis. The position is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority and is limited to applicants residing within 50 miles of the duty location, with proof of residency required. A one-year probationary period applies. Employees must wear a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must meet the GS-7 qualification requirement through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5, one full year of directly related graduate-level education, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience must include wildlife surveys and biological field studies; collection, recording, and analysis of wildlife or habitat data; assistance with wildlife management or habitat restoration; operation of heavy equipment such as tractors or other motorized equipment; and use of field equipment, GPS, GIS, or other data management systems to support biological studies.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• Resume must specify whether experience was full-time (or 40 hours per week) or part-time and the hours worked per week.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must provide proof of residence within 50 miles of the duty location.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• If qualifying through education, must submit transcripts; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education by a qualified credential-evaluation organization.
• Must meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of November 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting wildlife surveys, censuses, and biological studies to support wildlife management activities.
• Capture, tag, and track wildlife and collect biological and spatial data.
• Monitor wildlife habitats, vegetation, environmental conditions, invasive plants, and disease outbreaks.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze biological data using databases, GIS, and statistical software, and prepare technical reports.
• Operate and maintain field equipment, vehicles, motorboats, agricultural tractors, GPS units, and other tools used in wildlife studies.
• Provide technical guidance and work direction to biological technicians, volunteers, and youth conservation personnel.
• Assist with habitat management activities and environmental education.
• Perform prescribed fire or wildland firefighting duties as assigned.
• Maintain trails and support ecological studies, habitat restoration, data analysis, and heavy equipment operations.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level