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Open: October 23, 2026 — Closes: October 30, 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: April - May 2027. Open to the first 50 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: March - October Some of the Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.). These positions are primarily involved with monitoring, research, conservation, production, and management of fishes and aquatic resources, or in the determination, establishment, and application of biological facts, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for research, conservation and management of fishes and other aquatic animals and resources. Lays out, schedules, organizes, and executes natural resource management projects following established procedures. Collects, organizes, and analyzes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples. Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources. Uses a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information. Uses a wide variety of specialized equipment to carry out resource management projects. Prepares reports, plans, and guidelines related to existing aquatic resource monitoring projects. Provides logistical support for resource management projects, leads and trains field crews, and provides advice, assistance, and training to students, volunteers or lower graded technicians.
