Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Cape Lookout National Seashore is March-October but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 2026. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 02/26/2026 whichever comes first.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Conditions of Employment: You must possess or obtain within 2 month of EOD a Department of the Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or an acceptable equivalent training program which meets the MOCC standard.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/26/2026-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-0404-06 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-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

For this position, specialized experience in conducting biological/ecological/fishery/wildlife inventory and monitoring activities for a variety of biological/ecological/fishery/wildlife species is critical.

Examples of specialized experience include: Research activity or control program work; nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment; 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.

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 on resume.

-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education with coursework in a field of study directly related to the position to be filled including biology, ecology, environmental science, marine biology, marine ecology, etc.

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. Major Duties:

This position is located in Cape Lookout National Seashore, in the Resource Management Division. Monitor breeding and migratory bird populations. Monitor sea turtle nesting populations.

Implement management plans to protect breeding shorebird and sea turtle populations. Collect resource management data using ArcGIS Field Maps application.

Operate boats under 26 feet in coastal environment.

Area Information: Cape Lookout National Seashore preserves 56 miles of North Carolina 's Outer Banks which includes a lighthouse, wild horses, and two historic villages.

Most of the park is located on four barrier islands accessible only by boat.

Park offices, with beautiful waterfront views of Core sound, are located on Harkers Island which is connected to the mainland by roads and bridges.

Harkers Island and other nearby small surrounding communities have a variety of residences for rent or sale where basic services and elementary schools are available.

The historic town of Beaufort (population of 4,464 census 2021) and Morehead City (population of 9,535 census 2021) have all the necessary conveniences including a hospital, high schools, and a community college.

North Carolina's Crystal Coast is a popular tourist destination location offering a wide variety of year-round recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, and golfing.

It is an area of fantastic sunrises and sunsets, friendly people, commercial fishing, and fresh seafood.

The climate is temperate with warm summers with an average air temperature of 80 degrees and mild winters with an average air temperature of 45 degrees.

For more information, contact: www.nps.gov/calo, www.nc.gov, www.sunnync.com and www.visitnc.com