This career-seasonal position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, Errol, New Hampshire. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 8-9 months per year and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.
Estimated start date is March 2027.
At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Assists biologist with wildlife surveys, habitat management, and maintenance of avian nesting structures. Surveys and observes avian populations. Documents: abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, territory occupancy, reproductive success, survivorship, band re-sights, and seasonal movements. Identifies birds by sight and sound.
Work will be performed independently by motorboat on rivers and open lake conditions. Uses a variety of databases and reporting systems to store, compile, and analyze data from studies. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken. Uses established automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports.
Determines approach and then summarizes data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data). Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems. Monitors and assists in control of invasive plants.
Provides basic information on conservation resources and the United State Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals. May be responsible for providing work direction for volunteers. Assists team as needed for general tasks around the duty station/office. Loads and unloads materials and equipment, cleans grounds, collects and disposes of refuse and performs a variety of light maintenance and housekeeping tasks involving the use of hand and power tools and equipment.
Assists with outdoor projects such as trail maintenance. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
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 $40736 – $65599/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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