You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport, MA, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. You will support a dynamic team conducting wildlife surveys, ecological studies, habitat restoration, data analysis, trail maintenance, heavy equipment operations, and more. This vacancy is limited to 50 applications and may close early.
If the application limit is reached the announcement will close at 11:59pm ET that day.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Assists in planning and conducting wildlife surveys, censuses, and biological studies to support wildlife management activities. Conducts wildlife capture, tagging, tracking, and collection of biological and spatial data. Monitors wildlife habitats, vegetation, environmental conditions, invasive plants, and disease outbreaks.
Collects, maintains, and analyzes biological data using databases, GIS, and statistical software to prepare technical reports. Operates and maintains field equipment, vehicles, motorboat, agricultural tractor, GPS units, and other tools used in wildlife studies. Provides technical guidance and work direction to biological technicians, volunteers, and youth conservation personnel.
Assists with habitat management activities, environmental education, and prescribed fire or wildland firefighting duties as assigned.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $57150 – $74297/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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