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Open: March 23, 2026 — Closes: March 27, 2026
Summary
This position is a Biological Science Technician, GS- 0404-7 working in Warsaw, VA for the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge. This is a temporary position expected to last 1039 Hours or 6 months.
Major Duties
This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. As a Biological Science Tech (Wildlife) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan and Implement wildlife censuses and surveys and recommends wildlife management practices. Plan multifaceted wildlife studies by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment, and personnel. Monitors and assists in control of wildlife, plant disease outbreaks, pest plant control, mowing/seeding activities, and vegetation removal. Monitors elements of the physical environment, such as temperature, precipitation, stream flow, snow depth, wind speed, and humidity. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife. Develops databases and analyzes data using standard statistical methods and procedures in preparation of wildlife reports. Enters and retrieves data from the Geographic Information System and/or other information management systems. Develops graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications using computer software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Harvard graphics. Provides work direction and guidance to biological technicians and volunteers and YCC enrollees, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles and water craft.
