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Open: November 2, 2026 — Closes: November 16, 2026
Summary
This career-seasonal position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, Errol, New Hampshire. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 8-9 months per year and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Estimated start date is March 2027.
Major Duties
At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Assists biologist with wildlife surveys, habitat management, and maintenance of avian nesting structures. Surveys and observes avian populations. Documents: abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, territory occupancy, reproductive success, survivorship, band re-sights, and seasonal movements. Identifies birds by sight and sound. Work will be performed independently by motorboat on rivers and open lake conditions. Uses 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 automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports. Determines approach and then summarizes data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data). Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems. Monitors and assists in control of invasive plants. Provides basic information on conservation resources and the United State Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals. May be responsible for providing work direction for volunteers. Assists team as needed for general tasks around the duty station/office. Loads and unloads materials and equipment, cleans grounds, collects and disposes of refuse and performs a variety of light maintenance and housekeeping tasks involving the use of hand and power tools and equipment. Assists with outdoor projects such as trail maintenance. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.