Biological Science Technician
What you'd do
You will serve as a Biological Science Technician working in Yosemite National Park, CA for Yosemite National Park. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of ten years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.
Major duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Lead field surveys for endangered carnivores, including camera surveys, trapping, telemetry, and den monitoring. Assist project manager in coordination and management of administrative tasks and field activities involving vehicle maintenance, capturing carnivores, administrative anesthesia, and collecting genetic samples. Use databases to enter and manage field data, perform data summaries, and assist with preparation of reports; use computer software programs to summarize data and produce graphs, charts, and illustrations for reports and presentations. Evaluate field activity procedures, schedules, and techniques; recommend modifications as necessary to accomplish project objectives; assist in the preliminary analysis of field data and prepare reports and correspondences relating to field activities and results. Provide technical information and data submissions to colleagues for the purposes of informing park management activities.
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued... Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Physical Demands: 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. Working Conditions: Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Minimum Qualification (GS-07): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-6 level or higher in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Specialized experience includes: 1) research, management, and conservation of carnivores; 2) trapping, collaring, and tracking meso-carnivores with radio telemetry; 3) carnivore capture and immobilization; 4) organizing and preparing wildlife capture equipment. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. OR Education: One (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or equivalent) in a discipline that is directly related to this position, such as biology or wildlife management. You must include transcripts. OR Combination of education and experience: A combination of specialized experience as described above and graduate-level education that is directly related to the position, that when prorated, combine to meet the qualification requirements of this position. Experience and education are each computed as percentages of their requirements and must equal at least 100 percent when combined. You must 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.
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