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Biological Science Technician (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Ajo, AZ $19.5 – $32.9/hr Apply by Jul 17, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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These positions may be filled for a seasonal period, up to 1039 or 1560 hours, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October-November 2026 For more park(s) information, please visit find a park. .
What You'll Do
- →National Park Service is recruiting for Temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 or 1560 hours work in a service year.
- →Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions, and visitation.
- →Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending upon work availability and funding.
- →Recommends modifications to field activity procedures to accomplish project objectives; and prepares draft reports and correspondence relating to field activities and results.
- →Provides logistic support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; and provides technical information to cooperators regarding past and ongoing field activities in their specialty area.
- →Provides advice, assistance, and training to lower graded technicians, volunteers, and/or YCC enrollees in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of motorized vehicles and water craft.
- →Assists in preparing draft news releases concerning biological resource issues and in providing information to individuals, local organizations and schools.
- →Interacts with visitors, the general public and attends and participates in meetings with landowners, interest groups and local units of government.
- →Adheres to established control/quality assurance protocols and safety procedures.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- ✓Depending on location, government housing may be available.
- ✓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 travel overnight away from home occasionally.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓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.
- ✓At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to this position.
Personality Fit
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