Biological Science Technician (Shorebirds) (Seasonal)

NOTE: Applicants will be selected at either the GS-5 OR the GS-6 level. Being selected at the GS-5 level does NOT imply non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-6. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/28/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-06 To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as: 1) Performing wildlife inventories, monitoring and protection activities for a variety of wildlife species; 2) Conducting field surveys in remote locations to document and assess animal presence, abundance, reproduction, management issues, and population dynamics using established protocols and standard scientific equipment; 3) Referencing standard methods, practices, and procedures in order to make adjustments as necessary during field operations; 4) Drafting project reports that may include literature research, descriptions of methods, preparation of graphs and charts, and providing a summary of findings to higher-level specialists for further analysis.

You must include hours per week worked. MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-06 To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as: 1) Assisting with the performance of wildlife inventories, monitoring and protection activities for a variety of wildlife species.

1. Conducting field surveys in remote locations to document and assess animal presence, abundance, reproduction, management issues, and population dynamics using established protocols and standard scientific equipment -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as environmental sciences, biology, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, wildlife sciences, ecology, natural resource sciences / monitoring, chemistry, statistics, physics, agriculture, mathematics, or other directly-related subject area.

At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position being filled (e.g. Ecology, Biology, and Wildlife Sciences). -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent).

Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Some of the Biological Science Technician (Shoebirds) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Implements and trains on wildlife monitoring protocols to inform management and track long-term population trends. Collects, analyzes, and reports field data and manages it accordingly. Communicates both orally and in writing to audiences within and outside of the NPS. Coordinates with park staff, local, state and federal entities to successfully implement management techniques.

Work within the framework of the Endangered Species Act and appropriate NEPA documents to make and implement decisions affecting recreational and management activities.