Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Likely Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Open to the first 600 applicants.
These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Defined Seasons per Park: March - October: Klamath Network, Redwood National and State Parks, Olympic National Park April - October: Channel Islands National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Sierra Nevada Netework, Olympic National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area May - November: North Cascades National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Great Basin National Park Some of the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct surveys and monitoring of fish populations, aquatic organisms, and aquatic habitats.
Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established fisheries sampling methods and equipment. Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other data-management technology. Organize, enter, and maintain fisheries and aquatic resource project data.
Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established fisheries and aquatic resource management and monitoring projects; collect, organize, and summarize field data; and assist in the preparation of reports and project documentation.
Additional duties for GS-06: You may independently conduct fisheries and aquatic resource monitoring and management activities using established methods; operate and maintain specialized sampling equipment; organize and evaluate project data; and assist with project implementation, data analysis, and preparation of reports and plans.
Additional duties for GS-07: You may coordinate and lead fisheries and aquatic resource field projects and provide technical guidance to field staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
You may organize, schedule, and execute established fisheries monitoring and management projects; train personnel in fish identification, sampling methods, data collection, habitat assessment, and equipment use; ensure quality control of field data; evaluate and summarize project results; and prepare draft project reports and recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED: To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Examples of specialized experience include: Planning, coordinating, and conducting fisheries or aquatic resource field or laboratory assignments; organizing and implementing fisheries monitoring or management projects; evaluating fisheries, aquatic species, habitat, or environmental data and identifying trends or resource conditions; ensuring the quality and completeness of field data; preparing technical summaries, reports, or recommendations; and providing technical guidance or field direction to staff, interns, or volunteers conducting fisheries or aquatic resource work.
-OR- B. Successfully completed one full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate level course work, from an accredited college or university, leading to a Master's degree with a major study directly related to the position to be filled.
Graduate study must have been in a field of study that is directly related to the work of this position such as: ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology. (You must include a copy of your transcripts). -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined.
For example, six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement) combined with one year of education as outlined above (50% of the education above), along with 50% of the course-specific education stated above. NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors.
The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $17.45 – $31.43/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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