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Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: November 2, 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. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Shenandoah National Park is March through September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027.
Major Duties
Some of the Biological Science Technician (Plants) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Measure and monitor vegetation, including live and dead, vigor and disease Collect and preserve samples according to protocols and handling guidance. Maintain sample integrity, and ship to laboratory or storage facilities as required Record and maintain project data using paper and digital, local and virtual, formats. Use electronic survey and data collection equipment such as GPS, GIS, tablets, sensors, data-loggers, field computers. Conduct field work including plant identification, data collection, equipment use and maintenance. This position will assist the park Botanist by performing biological science technical support functions including plant identification, detailed plant monitoring, data entry, equipment management, and specimen processing. Projects include long-term forest monitoring, rare plant monitoring, meadow monitoring, and plant protection activities. Technicians collect and organize natural resources data, and enter data into computer spreadsheets and databases daily or weekly. Data summary and basic report writing is required. Required to use chemical tick bite prevention measures (Permanone) on exterior of clothing and equipment. All employees are expected to participate in basic office cleaning tasks on a regular basis. The position may also perform site visits to document project work compliance with natural and cultural resource impact mitigations, collecting photos, notes, spatial data and resolve resource protection/compliance issues related to NEPA, NHPA, and the ESA. Additional compliance experience may also be gained in this position.
