JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Dry Tortugas National Park. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10-years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/30/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: Assists with natural resource monitoring efforts of threatened and endangered (T&E) species at Dry Tortugas National Park. Collect morphologic data on nesting sea turtles, migratory birds, Nassau groupers, queen conch, and other T&E species providing resource status information to park managers, regional staff, and the public. Coordinates logistics and supports working relationships with scientists from academic institutions, territorial and federal agencies and others performing resource efforts in the parks to improve management at DRTO. Maintains vessels and vehicles, SCUBA equipment, sea turtle program equipment, and other scientific supplies used for wildlife monitoring work. Data entry, research, and report writing in office setting. Park Description/Area Information: This position is stationed at Dry Tortugas National Park (DRTO) which is located 70 miles west of Key West, Florida in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. The park is 101 square miles of mostly ocean with a sub-tropical coral reef system. There are currently 7 small keys that make up less than 0.2% of the park area. These keys are home to a variety of nesting seabirds including: sooty terns, brown noddys, magnificent frigatebirds, and masked boobies. They keys are also hosts for several hundred loggerhead and green sea turtle nests each year. Work will be a mixture of terrestrial and marine focused duties. These will include helping determine direction for monitoring studies for seabirds and sea turtles, invasives species management, marine surveys, and restoration projects. Work priorities can shift rapidly due to remote nature of the park, weather patterns, and logistical difficulties, so being flexible is vital to these positions. While duties will be shared the park is looking for three biologists; one who will focus predominantly on terrestrial areas, one with a focus on marine areas, and one with a focus on equipment and instrumentation including dive equipment and boats. While at the park employees typically stay at Garden Key is a remote 16 acre island with few services. The island does have employee housing, a small recreation room, and limited Starlink internet. There are no groceries stores, banks etc. available on island. Employees must travel to Key West to access most services. For information about this National Park park/unit, please visit www.nps.gov/drto. Information about the City of Key West can be found at www.keywestcity.com. Employee housing at Garden Key is in small or shared apartments with other employees. Housing units have running water, air-conditioning, and small kitchens. It is important to note that it is a small island with limited to no services. The island does have Starlink internet. It can be difficult to create a work life balance when you live at a worksite with limited to no services. Past employees who thrive in these conditions enjoy snorkeling, diving, paddleboarding, fishing, sailing, birding etc. Additionally, it's imperative to understand the challenges associated with living and working with 10-12 colleagues on a remote island. Natural Resources staff currently have a tour of duty of nine 8-9 hour days, with 5 days off. Most people spend their days off in Key West. The park pays for travel to and from Key West via the Seaplane or the Ferry. Further questions can be directed to: Andrew Morin, Natural Resources Program Manager, Andrew_morin@nps.gov IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.