Biological Science Technician (Plants) (Seasonal)

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Intermountain Region is March-September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March, 2027.

Some of the Biological Science Technician (Plants) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Monitor native or nonnative plant communities including identifying plants to species, identifying phenological stage, canopy cover, and collecting site characteristic data. Select site locations, restoration techniques, sampling techniques, and appropriate equipment for native plant restoration projects. Determine selection of species, locations, and/or methods for collection. Provide instruction and/or oversight in ecological restoration, exotic plant management, or vegetation studies principles and techniques. Instruction may have been in plant identification, proper seed collection, soil stabilization, planting, manual or chemical control techniques, and/or mulching and site protection. Navigate off-trail using maps and Global Positioning System (GPS), hiking through rough terrain, to locate field sites.

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. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work. 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.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.