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Biological Science Technician (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 41 days ago
On-site Homestead, FL $29.6 – $38.5/hr Apply by Aug 11, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position is located in Biscayne National Park, in the Division of Natural Resources Management. Likely Entry On Duty: October- December 2026. Open to the first 50 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 08/11/2026 to be considered.
What You'll Do
- →Participates in the planning and implementation of complex marine and coastal ecological restoration projects, including coral reef, seagrass, coastal forest, and other habitat restoration activities.
- →Provides technical support for project coordination, scheduling, logistics, and field operations.
- →Conducts biological monitoring, surveys, and resource assessments using established scientific protocols to evaluate marine species, habitat conditions, ecosystem relationships, invasive species, and impacts from disturbances such as storms, vessel groundings, disease, and marine debris.
- →Implements restoration activities using established methods and techniques, including coral salvage and outplanting, coral propagation, seagrass restoration and monitoring, invasive species removal, native vegetation planting, and marine debris removal.
- →Collects, manages, analyzes, and summarizes biological data; performs quality assurance and quality control of field data; and prepares technical reports, data summaries, and other documentation to support resource management decisions.
- →Evaluates field conditions, identifies resource concerns, and recommends management actions based on established protocols, scientific guidance, and park resource management plans.
- →Conducts extensive field activities using SCUBA, snorkeling, boats, and other specialized equipment in support of marine resource monitoring, restoration, and protection activities.
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.
- ✓You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
- ✓In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- ✓You will be required to submit to and pass a physical examination required for NPS Blue Card (diving) certification prior to appointment.
- ✓You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- ✓You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
- ✓You must also 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 disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- ✓You will 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 shift work.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 79eae4ba-7b32-47e9-a265-ccec5f750b70
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