Biological Science Technician (Plants)(Seasonal)

National Park Service • Multiple Locations • $17.45 - $31.43 / hour • 14h ago

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Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

Biological Science Technicians perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Likely Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Open to the first 700 applicants.

Major Duties

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Defined Season Per Park: March - October: Haleakalā National Park, Klamath Network April - October: Craters Of The Moon National Monument and Preserve, Crater Lake National Park, Channel Islands National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Yosemite National Park April - November: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park May - October: Lassen Volcanic National Park May - November: Nez Perce National Historical Park, North Cascades National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Great Basin National Park Some of the Biological Science Technician (Plants) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Monitor vegetation and survey for oak wilt disease Collect and send samples for laboratory analysis Record and maintain project data using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Organize project data Additional duties for GS-05: You may implement established natural resource management projects and assist in the preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-06: The position includes assisting with the organization of project data for ecological resource management project implementation. You may implement established natural resource management projects and assist in the preparation of reports and plans. Additional duties for GS-07: The primary duties of the position include assisting with ecological resource management project implementation, and leading field staff. You may train, lead, and supervise staff, interns, and/or volunteers conducting ecological resource management fieldwork, including but not limited to plant and plant disease identification, data collection, sample collection, mapping, and tool and equipment use and maintenance. You may organize, schedule, and execute a variety of established natural resource management projects, ensure adequate quality control of data, and prepare draft project reports.