FUL - Biologist

National Park Service • Full-time • Sharpsburg, Maryland • $70.62k - $91.82k / year • 1d ago

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Open: November 13, 2026 — Closes: November 17, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Biologist. This position is engaged in the study, inventory, monitoring, restoration, and management of a broad range of natural resources. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Follows established procedures and conducts scientifically credible protection, mitigation, and restoration projects to prevent resource damage, to restore/maintain the integrity of critical habitats and native plant and animal communities, and minimize human activities that impact resources. Utilizes appropriate GIS and GPS technology for project management and data analysis. Tests and implements scientific monitoring protocols to identify, evaluate, and monitor natural resources. Works with supervisor to write monitoring documents that define techniques and develop methods for future protocol refinement. Prepares management and scientific reports regarding the results of protection, mitigation, restoration, inventory, monitoring, and research activities. Assists with the integrated pest management program by maintaining a Maryland pesticide applicator certification or permit and developing strategic plans for prioritizing, detecting, mapping, controlling, and monitoring invasive species.