JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the position is to perform routine and uncomplicated biological science tasks common to natural resource management. These positions are located in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 01/10/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: Works closely with supervisors, volunteers, coworkers, and team leaders, on a daily basis, to ensure the safety of the team and maximize project success in the field. Work as part of a team, as well as independently, to treat invasive plant populations throughout the park using broadcast herbicide spraying techniques and manual removal. Ensure that herbicides are used in a safe manner, following label instructions, and that equipment is calibrated appropriately for the task at hand. Maps invasive species locations using Trimble devices. Routinely operates field radios, Trimble GPS devices, telemetry equipment, optics, and navigational equipment. Works as part of a team, as well as independently, to map prairie-dog populations in the park. Perform elk population surveys, in rugged back-country terrain, using GPS locations and telemetry equipment to find and record elk group locations and demographics. Records field data and collects biological and morphological samples/measurements for various projects, in addition to assisting in record-keeping and shipping samples to appropriate labs. Potential to assist with bison management and capture events in the park and works as part of an expansive team to ensure staff safety, animal welfare, and project success. This position is subject to drug testing based on the collateral duty requiring firearms in the back-country or other locations for non-law enforcement reasons such as protection from animals. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. PLEASE NOTE: This position requires you to use firearms for lethal removal of animals requiring you to have access to firearms and ammunition to include safe handling, storing and use of firearms for wildlife management purposes while performing duties such as protection from dangerous animals, wildlife management and capture. You will be required to handle and use firearms as a regular part of this position. Prior extensive experience with firearms is desirable. You must be able to safely handle, store, and use firearms in the conduct of professional duties on federal lands. Utilize firearms for wildlife management purposes (e.g., lethal removal of free-ranging mammalian species) on federal lands or in a controlled environment. This position will have access to ammunition and be required to carry a non-LE enforcement firearm in the backcountry or other locations for reasons such as protection from dangerous animals. Under certain provision of the Federal Gun Act, any person who has been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence or who is subject to a qualifying protection order is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the badlands of western North Dakota, and includes the Theodore Roosevelt Wilderness Area. The park consists of three separate units: South Unit, Elkhorn Ranch Unit, and North Unit. The colorful Little Missouri River badlands provide a scenic backdrop to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which is home to a variety of plants and abundant wildlife. The headquarters office for the park is located in the South Unit in Medora, ND (population 100). This is a seasonal town with a variety of services available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Complete services and a university are located in Dickinson (population 25,000), 35 miles to the east. The North Unit is located 16 miles south of Watford City, ND (population 2,500), and is 70 miles by road from park headquarters. Limited medical facilities and shopping are located in Watford City. Complete services and a college are located in Williston, 60 miles northwest, and complete services and a university are located in Dickinson, 70 miles southeast. Summers are warm and sunny with temperatures occasionally reaching above 100 degrees F. Afternoon thunderstorms are common. For more information about the park, go to www.nps.gov/thro IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
