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Open: March 3, 2026 — Closes: March 10, 2026
Summary
NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details. The typical season for this position is May - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is May 2026.
Major Duties
Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Performs basic assignments in collecting basic data from field investigations and making observations in which biological conditions are readily identifiable for the park's ecology, wildlife, fishery, and/or habitat conditions. Analyzes data and reviews biological reports in an office and drafts reports. Prepares maps, graphs, and charts representing data. Participates in phases of planning, organizing, and implementing of biological investigations that affect ecology, wildlife, fishery, and/or habitat conditions. Performs progressively more complex duties supporting the investigations of the organization including gathering, organizing, and interpreting biological, ecological, pathological, public use data, or other information pertinent to the research studies and/or scientific investigations. Additional clarification/duties for the GS-06 and GS-07 levels: Assists in analysis of data and completing reports or other documents related to the project. GPS mapping, GIS data management, map production, managing and manipulating digital images and web or journal-based research. Assists with other natural resource management projects, maintains and repairs field equipment, prepares for field trips, communicates resource management topics to park staff and visitors. Additional clarification/duties for the GS-07 level: Participates in planning, managing, conducting, analyzing data and writing reports on a variety of wildlife oriented biological surveys, monitoring and research activities. Weather data collection, water quality data collection, and web or journal-based research and training other employees and volunteers to efficiently conduct these tasks. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
