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Biological Science Technician (Temporary) (FUL)
National Park Service · Posted 50 days ago
On-site Hagatna, GU $29.6 – $38.5/hr Apply by Aug 10, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Temporary) (FUL). This is a temporary position to implement projects funded for invasive species removal. This is a temporary position (less than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last less than 12 months but may be extended up to a total of 2 years based on agency needs and potential funding. Temporary positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
What You'll Do
- →Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Develops or designs various aspects of research, inventory, monitoring, restoration projects and/or management and manipulation of biological resources on the basis of overall objectives.
- →Collect field data, maintain spreadsheets and databases, ensure quality control of data, analyze data, and write reports.
- →Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
- →Conducts portions of data management training and orientation sessions for network parks and others as needed.
- →Inventories equipment, evaluates quality assurance compliance, and calibrates equipment as necessary.
- →Orders replacement parts, new equipment, and supplies.
- →Physical Demands: The work requires regular physical exertion such as walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven and/or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping or reaching to observe, collect and/or record field data; or in some situations the work may require physical exertion to handle wild animals, prepare soil for planting, to scuba dive or operate a boat.
- →Moderately 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.
- →In other situations, there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination.
- →Working Conditions: The work environment varies from office/laboratory settings to field sites.
- →The work performed in the field involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, poisonous plants, biting insects and wild animals.
- →The employee is required to use protective clothing such as gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves.
- →Government housing is not available.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Direct Deposit participation required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- ✓Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓You will be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime or shift work.
- ✓You will be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
- ✓You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience.
- ✓Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 24832855-4cd7-439f-ba81-b43da0fb666b
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