You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) (Seasonal) GS-05 working in one of the following locations: Commerce City CO - Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex Jackson WY - National Elk Refuge Open to the first 150 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 09/21/2026 to be considered. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. Click here for OPM GS Salary Pay Table
As a Seasonal - Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists with outdoor projects such as trail maintenance. Uses established automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports. Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems.
Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations. Participates in multifaceted wildlife studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife.
Assists with performing biological studies for determining the manner and extent to which wildlife populations are affected by management activities. Prepares segments of recurring reports such as monthly activities and progress reports on individual projects. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken. Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers.
Use of hand and power tools and equipment. Loads and unloads materials and equipment.
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 $19.52 – $28.29/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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