JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Cape Lookout National Seashore, in the Resource Management Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 11/19/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Cape Lookout National Seashore is March-September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 9, 2024. Duties: The Biological Technician monitors shorebirds and sea turtles and implements management measures to ensure these species are protected. Shorebird species addressed include federal and state protected species such as piping plovers, Wilson's plovers, least terns, American oystercatchers, and red knots. Sea turtle species addressed include federal and state protected species such as loggerheads, greens, Kemp's ridleys, and leatherbacks. Duties include: ensuring monitoring and management measures meet the requirements of federal and state endangered species laws, federal and state management guidelines, park policies, protocols, and guidelines; Conducts surveys of endangered plant species such as the sea beach amaranth; Identify and report signs of mammalian predators in breeding habitats; Use GIS and GPS to collect field data for use in geo processing; Use a microcomputer for data entry; Assist with drafting educational information for public release; Coordinating with law enforcement staff regarding speciesmanagement actions. Knowledge of and familiarity with ATV/UTV equipment and over sand driving operations is desirable. Area Infromation: Cape Lookout National Seashore preserves 56 miles of North Carolina 's Outer Banks which includes a lighthouse, wild horses, and two historic villages. Most of the park is located on four barrier islands accessible only by boat. Park offices, with beautiful waterfront views of Core sound, are located on Harkers Island which is connected to the mainland by roads and bridges. Harkers Island and other nearby small surrounding communities have a variety of residences for rent or sale where basic services and elementary schools are available. The historic town of Beaufort (population of 4,464 census 2021) and Morehead City (population of 9,535 census 2021) have all the necessary conveniences including a hospital, high schools, and a community college. North Carolina's Crystal Coast is a popular tourist destination location offering a wide variety of year-round recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, and golfing. It is an area of fantastic sunrises and sunsets, friendly people, commercial fishing, and fresh seafood. The climate is temperate with warm summers with an average air temperature of 80 degrees and mild winters with an average air temperature of 45 degrees. For more information, contact: www.nps.gov/calo, www.nc.gov, www.sunnync.com, and www.visitnc.com. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
