Range Technician (Seasonal)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Stafford, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Range Technician is a seasonal position with the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford, Kansas. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is January 2027, though timing may vary depending on weather, project needs, or funding. The temporary appointment is not to exceed 1,039 hours and is expected to end when the season’s work is complete. Employment may end earlier due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The technician supports rangeland program development and administration by gathering information from records and fieldwork, preparing components of plans, and monitoring allotments. The position also participates in hands-on conservation projects and uses surveying and GPS equipment to locate projects relative to established markers.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, have and maintain a valid driver’s license, wear the required uniform, and meet the stated qualification requirements. Qualifications may be met through one year of qualifying specialized experience, specified education, or a combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Meet one of the following qualification paths: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4; a qualifying four-year bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education.
• For experience to be credited, the resume must state full-time or part-time status and the number of hours worked per week.
• If qualifying through education, submit transcripts that support the claimed education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; selected candidates who qualified using education must provide official transcripts before starting work.
• Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by a qualified private organization and deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from records or in the field for developing and revising rangeland programs.
• Prepare portions of plans, including data tables, graphic representations, and maps.
• Monitor allotment ground conditions to determine compliance, range condition, and required maintenance.
• Perform range-administration tasks, including grazing transfers and permit leases, renewals, and applications.
• Participate in on-the-ground conservation projects, including constructing water systems and fencing, installing cattle guards, planting or seeding vegetation, and controlling noxious weeds.
• Use instruments such as an engineer’s level or transit and a GPS device to take measurements and locate conservation projects in relation to established markers.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families may have access to a range of benefits; eligibility depends on the position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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