Biological Science Technician (Bears) (Seasonal)

National Park Service · Department of the Interior

📍 Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 💰 $21.76 – $31.43/hr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: National Park Service
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Salary: $21.76 – $31.43/hr
Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on position.
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: Many
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-10-05
Application Deadline: 2026-10-13

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Job Summary

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Intermountain Region is April-October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Biological Science Technician (Bears) Duties include but are not limited to: Assist with bear capture operations using/setting culvert traps, leg-hold snares, jab-stick, and free-dart techniques. Conduct bear hazing operations. Collect/record biological field data. Use firearms for wildlife management duties (hazing of habituated wildlife, aggressive, injured wildlife, safety protocols during the trapping/handling of wildlife, protection of team members).

Manage people and traffic at roadside bear-jams. Chemical immobilization of captured bears (GS-7 only).

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contact

seasonaltempteam@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.76 – $31.43/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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