Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Anticipated Entry on Duty: February to March 2027. Open to the first 150 applicants or until 11/16/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Some of the Biological Science Technician (Plants) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.). These positions participate in resource management tasks associated with a variety of areas of emphasis such as vegetation management, evaluating invasive, rare, threatened and endangered plant species, and monitoring vegetation communities.
Specific duties will vary by hiring programs (Invasive Plant Management, Revegetation, Plant Ecology, and Front country Restoration Programs). Work is in arduous conditions (heat, steep slopes, uneven footing, plant and insect pests, poisonous snakes, conducting traffic control, elevations up to 10,000 ft).
Monitor vegetation and survey for oak wilt disease Collect and send samples for laboratory analysis Implements natural resource management projects following established procedures. Collects and organizes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples. Provides assessment and classification of data. Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.
Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines related to resource management projects. Organize project data Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established natural resource management projects and assist in the preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-06: The position includes assisting with the organization of project data for ecological resource management project implementation.
You may implement established natural resource management projects and assist in the preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-07: The primary duties of the position include assisting with ecological resource management project implementation, and leading field staff.
You may train, lead, and supervise staff, interns, and/or volunteers conducting ecological resource management fieldwork, including but not limited to plant and plant disease identification, data collection, sample collection, mapping, and tool and equipment use and maintenance. You may organize, schedule, and execute a variety of established natural resource management projects, ensure adequate quality control of data, and prepare draft project reports.
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 $19.62 – $31.59/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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