Grand Teton National Park, WY

Position Title: Biological Science Technician

Organization: Grand Teton National Park

Location: Moose, WY

Position Overview: NPS Regions 6,7, & 8 is re-announcing seasonal Biological Science Technician to hire remaining unfilled and additional unexpected vacancies. These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Duties: 

• Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.). These positions participate in resource management tasks associated with a variety, or any one of the following emphasis areas such as plants or forests, wildlife, fisheries, and/or habitat management. Specific duties will vary by park location. Applicants will be able to select which specialty areas they would like to be considered for.
• Implements natural resource management projects following established procedures. Collects and organizes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples. Provides assessment and classification of data.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines related to resource management projects.
• Provides logistical support for resource management projects as well as advice, assistance, and training to students, volunteers or lower graded technicians.
• 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.

Qualifications: See the full announcement for detailed requirements. The GS-7 position is distinguished from GS-6 in the following ways: assignments require that the incumbent have greater knowledge, experience, and judgment to complete a variety of conventional projects of relatively limited scope; independently resolve problems for which precedents exist; select, from several alternatives, the most appropriate course of action for planning and executing work; and apply a wide range of conventional methods and solutions to new situations. As a result, the position has a broader scope and effect; unlike lower-graded positions, this position directly affects the design, operation, and adequacy of natural resource activities.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-July 2024

Appointment type: Temporary – Not-to-exceed 1039 hours

Salary/Pay: $21.14 – $23.49 per hour

Application Deadline: 03/22/2024

How to Apply: See the full announcement on USAJobs.