Biological Science Technician (Habitat)

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This position is a Biological Science Technician (Habitat), GS- 0404-5.Southeast Idaho National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Rupert, ID Salary: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality.

Locality tables may be found here Only experience and education obtained by 04/03/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.

Minimum Qualification [GS-05] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service.

Experience includes Specialized experience may include:1) habitat surveys and conservation; 2) assist with multifaceted plant studies; 3) assisting with the collection of seeds, propagation, handling, and caring for federally listed plants or host plants of federally listed species; 4) assisting with native and invasive plant surveys and invasive species treatments; and 5) data collection and recording.

OR Successfully completed 4 years above high school education 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 etc.

At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled.

OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement 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. Major Duties:

This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year.

It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work.

The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year.

As a Biological Science Technician (Habitat) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist in diverse plant and habitat studies using established research and survey methodologies.

Identify and document native and invasive plant and animal species in the field.

Collect biological samples with strict adherence to documentation, storage, transport, and reporting protocols utilizing a variety of databases and reporting systems.

Enter and organize data using automated systems; conduct preliminary statistical analysis to support report development.

Operate field equipment such as GPS units, cameras, binoculars, and rangefinders to collect and record survey data.

Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) and assess their impact on plant health.

Support land management activities including grazing oversight, water control structure monitoring, and ecological assessments.