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 500 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 for Parks: March - October: Redwood National and State Parks April - October: Yosemite National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Mount Rainier National Park, Channel Islands National Park, Craters Of The Moon National Monument and Preserve, Crater Lake National Park April - November: Yosemite National Park, Olympic National Park May - October: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks; Lassen Volcanic National Park May - November: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks June - December: Haleakalā National Park Some of the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct surveys and monitoring of wildlife populations, species, and habitats.
Collect biological and environmental data and specimens using established wildlife sampling and monitoring 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 wildlife and habitat project data.
Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established wildlife monitoring and management 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 wildlife and habitat monitoring and management activities using established methods; operate and maintain specialized field 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 wildlife and habitat field projects and provide technical guidance to field staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
You may organize, schedule, and execute established wildlife monitoring and management projects; train personnel in wildlife identification, survey and monitoring methods, data and sample collection, habitat assessment, mapping, and equipment use; ensure quality control of field data; evaluate and summarize project results; and prepare draft project reports and recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED: Specialties All applicants will be reviewed for the Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) (Seasonal) position using the general qualification requirements. The specialties below are additional areas of consideration. To be referred for a specialty, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you meet the additional experience requirements for that specialty.
Owl Specialty To be considered for the Owl Specialty, you must have experience working with and handling live owls. This experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. Bat Specialty To be considered for the Bat Specialty, you must have experience working with and handling live bats. This experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. You must also be willing to receive any required rabies vaccination.
Insect Specialty To be considered for the Insect Specialty, you must have experience working with and handling live insects. This experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. Large Mammals/Carnivores Specialty To be considered for the Large Mammals/Carnivores Specialty, you must have experience working with large mammal or carnivore species, such as bears, coyotes, cougars, or wolves.
Experience may include trapping, tagging, collaring, radio telemetry, tracking, wildlife capture, or immobilization. This work may involve strenuous field duties, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, hiking over rough terrain during the day or at night, working in extreme weather conditions, and working overtime, nights, or weekends.
You must also have firearm experience and be willing to complete any required pre-employment drug testing associated with the position. Your qualifying experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. Avian Specialty To be considered for the Avian Specialty, you must have experience working with and handling live birds.
Qualifying experience may include: Conducting surveys of avian species or other wildlife and recording scientific data; Collecting and recording information on avian species.; Assisting with bird banding; Collecting, identifying, marking, sexing, weighing, or measuring birds; Performing avian research, monitoring, or control activities in field or controlled settings. Your qualifying experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.
Yosemite National Park Wildlife-Avian Selective Factor To be considered for the Wildlife-Avian Specialty position at Yosemite National Park, you must meet the Biological Technician Wildlife qualification requirements AND all of the following requirements: Be proficient in ornithology. Have experience conducting surveys for passerine species native to the Sierra Nevada ecosystem, specifically using point counts and area searches.
Be able to accurately identify at least 50 passerine species native to the Sierra Nevada ecosystem by both sight and sound. Be able to perform long, arduous days of hiking, including hiking up to 16 miles over rough terrain while carrying a backpack weighing up to one-third of your body weight. You must clearly demonstrate the required ornithology, survey, and species-identification experience in your resume.
Your resume must contain enough information for us to determine that you possess these skills. Please see additional information for Work condition requirements. 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 SECTION: 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.
Additional Information: All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.
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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