JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in a National Park Service organization. The purpose of the position is to perform uncomplicated technical 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: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Hiring Official: Leah Kainulainen email: Leah_Kainulainen@nps.gov phone: 906-202-0099 Duties Include implementation of established natural resource monitoring protocols, deploying, maintaining, and retrieving monitoring equipment, and assisting in data analysis and the preparation of reports. Area Information Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior between the communities of Munising (population 2,500) and Grand Marais. The duty stations for these positions are at Munising and Grand Marais. Government housing may be available for rent. Amenities in Munising include basic shopping, medical facilities, and K-12 schools. Grand Marais has a population of less than 500 people and shopping is limited. K-12 schools are available in Grand Marais. Basic shopping and medical facilities for those at Grand Marais are available 60 miles away in Munising. Summers are generally warm and pleasant. The winter season may extend from October to May and is often characterized by cold temperatures and seasonal snowfall in excess of 140 inches. The area is rich in outdoor sporting activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, biking, camping, and skiing. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
