The purpose of the position is to perform biological science tasks common to natural resource management. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/28/2026-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. GS-04: To qualify, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications: EXPERIENCE: At least 6 months general experience AND 6 months of specialized experience for a total of 1 year of experience. General Experience is any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter; Specialized Experience demonstrates that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include assisting in conducting biological field studies and surveys and assembling the information. Follow standardized procedures to collect data on condition of resources. Use statistical methods and procedures to perform routine testing of field data collected. Assist in vegetation and soils mapping. Develop improved methods of controlling weeds and/or plant/wildlife/aquatic diseases or other related work etc. Excess specialized experience can be substitute for general experience. You must include hours per week worked.-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 2 years of education above high school (60 semester hours) which included at least 12 semester hours of scientific or technical courses, such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours are directly related to the position. You must include transcripts.-OR- COMBINATION of education and experience as described above which total 100 percent. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) combined with 1 year of education as outlined above (50% of the education), which included at least 6 semester hours of scientific or technical courses and at least 3 semester hours of directly related course. You must include hours per week worked and include transcripts. GS-05: To qualify, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications: 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 conducting biological field studies and surveys and assembling the information. Follow standardized procedures to collect data on Wildlife, Fisheries, or plants. Use statistical methods and procedures to perform testing of field data collected. Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment (tools, sampling and monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment) prepares graphs, charts, and illustrations for reports and technical publications relating to biological management activities. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 4-year course of study 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 biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics. At least 6 directly related semester hours are to the position. You must include transcripts.-OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above which total 100 percent. Only education beyond the 60 semester hours is considered qualifying when combined with specialized experience. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) and 90 semester hours with at least 12 semester hours related to the position and 3 hours directly related to the position (50 % of the education) is qualifying. You must include hours per week worked and include transcripts. GS-06: To qualify, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications: 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 collecting, analyzing and processing samples, performing laboratory work, assisting in the management of field projects, collecting, processing and managing field data, and performing habitat restoration through management of exotics and/or native planting. Use statistical methods and procedures to perform testing of field data collected. Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment (tools, sampling and monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment) prepares graphs, charts, and illustrations for reports and technical publications relating to plant management activities. Assist in the development of improved methods of controlling weeds and plant diseases or other related work etc. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 1 year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of graduate education and experience as described above which total 100 percent. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) and 9 semester hours directly related to the position (50% of the education) is qualifying. You must include hours per week worked and include transcripts. GS-07: To qualify, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications: 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 assist in planning and implementation of resource management plant, wildlife, and fisheries censuses and surveys. Use statistical methods and procedures to perform testing of field data collected. Install, operate, and maintain resource management equipment, prepare graphs, charts, and illustrations for reports and technical publications relating to plant management activities. Organize, schedule, and execute a wide variety of established natural resource management projects. Plan field projects, choose possible courses of action at different stages of each project. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 1 year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of graduate education and experience as described above which total 100 percent. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) and 9 semester hours directly related to the position (50% of the education) is qualifying. You must include hours per week worked and include transcripts. 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.
GS/4: Assists higher-level specialists/technicians in conducting censuses and surveys Following instructions and standardized procedures collects data on condition of forage, range, or streams. Assists higher-level specialists/technicians in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring testing of the field data collected Enters and retrieves data from Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or other information management systems. GS/5: Performs routine and recurring testing of collected samples. Records all data collected and provides preliminary assessment and classification of the information. Makes field observations of natural resource conditions. Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment Utilizes a variety of computer programs to compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data Uses mechanical and chemical methods to control invasive plants. GS/6 Evaluates observed conditions and problems and makes preliminary determinations on the cause of problems noted. Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment and inventories equipment, Evaluates quality assurance compliance and calibrates equipment as necessary. Maintains and organizes computer databases. GS/7 Organizes, schedules, and executes a wide variety of established natural resource management projects. Plans field projects, independently choosing from among several possible courses of action at different stages of each project Prepares draft project reports which include literature research, descriptions of methods, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning. Provides advice, assistance, and training to students, student conservation assistants, and volunteers Park Information: Arkansas Post National Memorial Effigy Mounds National Monument Fort Smith National Historic Site Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Indiana Dunes National Park Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Missouri National Recreational River Mount Rushmore National Memorial Niobrara National Scenic River Pea Ridge National Military Park Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Pipestone National Monument Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Scotts Bluff National Monument Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Open to the first 516 applicants or until 01/28/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.