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Open: October 23, 2026 — Closes: October 30, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) (Seasonal) for the National Park of American Samoa. These positions perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, aquatic resources, and their habitats. Anticipated Entry on Duty: December 2026. Open to the first 40 applicants or until 10/30/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Implements established natural resource management projects by following instructions and standardized procedures tp collects and organizes field data. Seeks assistance for situations not covered by instructions or guidelines. Performs routine and recurring testing of collected samples. Records all datacollected and provides preliminary assessment and classification of the information. Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information, including natural science research and longterm monitoring projects. Maintains and organizes computer databases. Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Evaluates observed conditions and problems, then makes preliminary determinations on the cause of problems noted. Provides results to higher-level specialists for analysis. Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Draft project reports that may include literature research, descriptions of methods, preparation of graphs and charts, and a summary of findings. Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment (e.g., tools, traps, andsampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment). Inventories equipment, evaluates quality assurance compliance, and calibrates equipment as necessary. Orders replacement parts, new equipment, and supplies. Provides advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers involved in resource management projects and field research..Provides information to other employees and visitors about the natural resource management program; refers unusual questions to the supervisor. May develop and present relatedinterpretive programs to the public.