Seasonal Biological Technician

FUL Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Plants) USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Summary

GS/6: Perform uncomplicated technical biological science tasks common to natural resource management.

GS/7: Perform a wide variety of complex biological science technical support functions.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 04/24/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority and is open to U.S. citizens and nationals who meet all eligibility requirements, including permanent and exclusive residency within the defined vicinity of the field unit as described in this announcement. Under this authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply.

Duties

GS/6:

• Implements established natural resource management projects. Following instructions and standardized procedures, collects and organizes field data.
• Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Evaluates observed conditions and problems and makes preliminary determinations on the cause of problems noted.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines.
• Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment.
• Provides advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers involved in resource management projects and field research.
• Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information.
• Provides information to other employees and visitors about the natural resource management program

GS/7:

• Organizes, schedules, and executes a wide variety of established natural resource management projects. Collects and organizes field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment; uses judgment to apply precedents and established techniques to new situations.
• Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Recommends management actions based on prescribed guidelines in existing park plans.
• Prepares draft project reports which include literature research, descriptions of methods, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities.
• Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists.
• Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment. Inventories equipment, evaluates quality assurance compliance, and calibrates equipment as necessary.
• Provides advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers involved in resource management projects and field research.
• Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information.
• Provides information to other employees and visitors about the natural resource management program.

For more information about the park please visit: Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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