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. This position is intended to report to a specialist or resources manager in the same or a related field. MAJOR DUTIES: This Open-Continuous announcement for temporary seasonal positions has been re-opened due to an exemption to the 2025 Civilian Hiring Freeze. If you previously applied to this announcement, you do not need to re-apply. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), Thursday, December 19, 2024. Duties: The Biological Science Technician will work primarily with plants within the park's Resource Management Division (headquartered near Berlin, MD). Surveys and treats invasive plant infestations using manual methods and herbicides, assisting park staff with vegetation surveys and resource management activities. Works independently and as part of a field team to complete daily field activities efficiently. Prepares and applies herbicide chemicals while maintaining application equipment and keeping detailed records of field activities. Utilizes GPS equipment to record spatial and attribute data, processes collected data and produces summary maps and reports. Trained in QA/QC and metadata requirements for data collection and work output. Positions are TEMPORARY, not to exceed 1039 hours in a service year. Government Housing may be available. Please contact the hiring manager(s) for availability. Hiring Managers Contact Information: Lindsay Ries | Lindsay_Ries@nps.gov | 410-629-6071 Bill Hulslander | Bill_Hulslader@nps.gov | 410-629-6061 IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
