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Open: April 16, 2026 — Closes: April 20, 2026
Summary
This position is a Biological Science Technician (Avian), GS- 0404-5 working in Fairbanks Alaska for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 1.49% COLA rate cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates .This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.
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 Seasonal - Biological Science Technician (Avian) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations. Surveys avian populations for abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, and seasonal movements. Identifies birds by sight and sound. Collects avian morphometric data and biological samples by capturing, measuring, breeding, and marking birds. Use a variety of databases and reporting systems to store, compile, and analyze data from studies. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken. Uses established databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports. Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers in order to capture avian survey data or for other records. Locates nesting locations, constructs predator exclosures around nests and other forms of predator control, monitors nesting success, handles and bands birds, and documents disturbance factors affecting reproductive success.
