JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the position is to perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to natural resource management. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. MAJOR DUTIES: 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. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Hiring Manager: Neil Smarjesse-email Neil_Smarjesse@nps.gov-phone 651-308-7244 Implements established natural resource management projects. Following instructions and standardized procedures, collects, and organizes field data. Ensures adequate quality control of data collected samples. Records all data collected and provides preliminary assessment and classification of the information. Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; provides technical information; ensures quality control; and solves logistical or operational problems within the scope of the incumbent's knowledge and authority. Provides advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers involved in resource management projects and field research. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Hiring Manager: Isaiah Messerly-email Isaiah_Messerly@nps.gov-phone 715-501-0011 This position organizes, schedules, and executes a wide variety of established natural resource management projects. Plans field projects. Collects and organizes field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment; uses judgment to apply precedents and established techniques to new situations. Ensures adequate quality control of data collected. Performs field and laboratory analysis of collected samples. Records all data collected and provides preliminary analysis and classification of the information. Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Evaluates observed conditions and problems, and interprets variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions. Recommends management actions based on prescribed guidelines in existing park plans. This individual will be responsible for leading field crews in landscape level terrestrial restoration projects and/or monitoring restoration of aquatic environments. Work with the various crews on bats, vegetation, and exotic plant treatment, water quality, fish and mussel survey crew. Follows protocols to collect data and uses databases (e.g. MS Access) for data entry, managing and manipulating digital images, conducting surveys, collecting field data, and assists and instructs other employees and volunteers how to efficiently conduct these tasks. Work will be focused on projects related to invasive plant control, habitat restoration, plant inventory/monitoring, and database management. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
