Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)(Seasonal) @ National Park Service

Job Summary

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 100 applicants.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level, you must possess one of the following: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector).

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include: conducting field surveys of fish and other aquatic biota; coordinating field surveys to support project planning required by the National Environmental Policy Act; providing technical advice for aquatic resource protection and mitigations; recording observations of wildlife behavior and/or human-wildlife interactions on public lands; analyzing data, preparing technical reports, and presenting findings.

Duties are supportive of professional specialists in resource management; relevant to research, conservation, and management of natural resources; ecological field studies; inventorying, monitoring, and/or control of invasive species; or making other field observations on the state of natural resource conditions. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one of the following: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector).

Examples of specialized experience may include: organizing, scheduling, and executing established natural resource management projects using judgement to choose from possible courses of action at different stages of the project and to resolve problems; preparing draft project reports that include literature research, descriptions of methods, and data analysis; making recommendations for natural resource planning, protection, or mitigation projects; providing input on resource management planning documents; providing advice, assistance, and training to others involved in resource management projects or field research.

Duties are supportive of professional specialists in resource management; relevant to research, conservation, and management of natural resources; ecological field studies; inventorying, monitoring, and/or control of invasive species; or making other field observations on the state of natural resource conditions. -OR- B. Successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a field that is directly related to the work of this position, such as biology, botany, range science, forestry, ecology, environmental science, zoology, fisheries, animal husbandry, natural resource management or other directly related subject matter.(You must include a copy of your transcripts). -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined.

For example, six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement) combined with one year of education as outlined above (50% of the education above), along with 50% of the course-specific education stated above. NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. 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.

Major Duties

• 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 per Park: March - October: Klamath Network April - October: Crater Lake National Park, Mount Rainier National Park May - November: North Cascades National Park Some of the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.).
• These positions are primarily involved with monitoring, research, conservation, production, and management of fishes and aquatic resources, or in the determination, establishment, and application of biological facts, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for research, conservation and management of fishes and other aquatic animals and resources.
• Lays out, schedules, organizes, and executes natural resource management projects following established procedures.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples.
• Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
• Uses a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information.
• Uses a wide variety of specialized equipment to carry out resource management projects.
• Additional duties for GS-09: Prepares reports, plans, and guidelines related to existing aquatic resource monitoring projects.
• Provides logistical support for resource management projects, leads and trains field crews, and provides advice, assistance, and training to students, volunteers or lower graded technicians.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• You may be required to possess a current open water and scientific diving certification from a recognized organization.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• Backcountry travel may be required.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and:

• (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
• (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or
• (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or
• (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Crater Lake National Park may require applicants to obtain an Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator license.

• Crater Lake National Park will provide training and pay for this licensure.