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National Park Service · 3 hours ago

Seasonal Biological Science Technician

Sandy Springs, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The National Park Service is seeking Seasonal Biological Science Technicians to assist with various natural resource management projects. The role involves field observations, data collection, and laboratory analysis to support the management of plant and wildlife resources.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Organizes, schedules, and executes a wide variety of established natural resource management projects

Makes field observations of natural resource conditions

Performs field and laboratory analysis of collected samples

Collects data utilizing measuring tools, hand tools, electronic data collection equipment and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS)

Provides logistical support, orientation, and monitoring for management

Maintains and organizes computer databases

Manages and analyzes field data and writes summary reports of plant and wildlife field surveys

Collects and organizes field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment

Installs, operates, and maintains resource management equipment such as tools, traps, and sampling, monitoring, photographic, and laboratory equipment

May develop and present related interpretive programs to the public

Qualification

Biological researchField data collectionLaboratory analysisGeographic Positioning Systems (GPS)Data managementLogistical supportPublic presentationTeam collaboration

Required

U.S. 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

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 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 weekends, overtime and shift work

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/27/2026-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

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 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-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors)

This experience includes activities such as: research activity or control program work; nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment; or work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice

NOTE: Farming experience that was not performed in a controlled environment, or experience as a laborer who was not responsible for planning and scheduling his/her own work, but only performed assigned tasks, would not qualify as specialized experience

You must include hours per week worked

OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate education in a major study such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics

You must include transcripts

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements

To compute this percentage, first divide the total months of qualifying experience by 12

Then divide the number of completed higher-level graduate education semester hours of education (that are in excess of 9 semester hours) by 18

Add the two percentages together; the total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify

NOTE: Only higher-level graduate education in excess of more than one-half year may be used to qualify for this position

You must include a copy of your 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

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking

Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001)

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected

The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate

Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year

Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS)

If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply

However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility

The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours

The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations

The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required

Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis

The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field

Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals

Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals

Government housing may be available at the following locations: Gulf Breeze, Florida; Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; Ocean Springs, Mississippi

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution