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Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Hot Springs, AR $19.5 – $25.4/hr Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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Open to the first 75 applicants or until 07/20/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. 1039 Hours; The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is Oct 2026-March 2027, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
What You'll Do
- →Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e.
- →Biologists, Ecologists, etc.).
- →These positions are primarily involved with research, conservation, production, and management of fishes, fishery resources, or in the determination, establishment, and application of biological facts, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for research, conservation and management of fishes and other aquatic animals and resources.
- →Specific duties will vary by park location.
- →Implements natural resource management projects following established procedures.
- →Collects and organizes field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples.
- →Provides assessment and classification of data.
- →Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines related to resource management projects.
- →Draft project reports may include literature research, description of methods, preparation of graphs and charts, and summary of findings.
- →Provides logistical support for resource management projects as well as advice, assistance, and training to students, volunteers or lower graded technicians.
- →Uses a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information.
- →Uses a wide variety of specialized equipment to carry out resource management projects.
- →Heavy items, such as equipment packs weighing up to 50 pounds, must be lifted and carried on a regular basis.
- →May be required to hike several miles in a day.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- ✓Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
- ✓Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
- ✓You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.
- ✓Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5a7b0474-cd07-4e46-ba4c-3561f47ad68b
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