Biological Science Technician
Biological Science Technician
Duties
Open to the first 108 applicants or until whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Isle Royale National Park
Hiring Manager: Mark Romanski-email Mark_Romanski@nps.gov-phone 906-231-2988
Biological Science Technicians (Biotechs) spend time on a variety of ecology tasks, including wildlife surveys, wildlife capture and handling, vegetation/habitat surveys, invasive species management and removal, water quality monitoring and other general natural resource management activities. Data entry/data management, including use of ArcGIS, and clear written and oral communication will also be integral to this position. Isle Royale National Park is a water-based park and travel by motorboat is required to conduct fieldwork. Federal motorboat operation training is provided and required. Bio-techs are expected to work in a variety of environmental conditions; weather can vary from near-freezing temperatures with rain and snow in May to hot and humid weather in late summer. Often work occurs in remote locations in backcountry/wilderness areas of the park. Bio-techs must be in good physical condition and able to hike one-way distances of up to 12 miles over rough terrain while carrying loads of 50 pounds or more. Biting insects or other pests such as black flies, deer flies and mosquitoes are common. NOTE: Due to the need to pilot a federal motor vessel, this is a drug tested position.
- Open & closing dates
01/06/2025 to 01/13/2025
This job will close when we have received 108 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
- Salary
$19.33 - $21.07 per hour
- Pay scale & grade
GS 5
- Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
- Remote job
No
- Telework eligible
No
- Travel Required
Occasional travel - Mississippi National River and Recreation Area/ Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway only: You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
- Appointment type
Temporary - 1039 Hours: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March-Oct. but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April/May 2025
- Work schedule
Full-time - You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime.
- Service
Competitive
- Promotion potential
None