Seasonal Biological Science Technician

Full Job Description

These positions are located in Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, in the Resource Management Division.

The typical seasonal period for is Apr - Sept but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026.

Open to the first 150 applicants or until 01/26/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/26/2026-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-05 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 at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as: Following instructions and procedures to collect and organize field data related to natural resource management; Assisting with natural resource management field surveys to document and assess resource management issues; Assisting researchers in wildlife surveys and monitoring activities; Using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to compile and report data and other resource management information; Assisting with long-term monitoring projects by following established protocols to collect, store, analyze and report on natural resource data using a variety of computer programs.

You must include hours per week worked.

-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least at least four years of progressively higher-level undergraduate coursework leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.

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

-OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

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 at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as: Leading the coordination and conducting invasive species management, habitat restoration projects, wildlife recovery/conservation projects, or biological field surveys/monitoring, where you planned field work, summarized data, and reported on project.

Work was performed independently, involved tasks of some complexity such as leading and planning work methods and logistics, resolving problems in the field, or acted as project lead directing crew leads.

-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least at least one full year of graduate study that is directly related to the work of the position (such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics).

You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

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:

Lead seasonal crew, groups of volunteers and youth in carrying out resource stewardship and science activities.

Provide invasive species and stewardship activity recommendations, prepare proposals, plans, guidelines, and reports and collect field data.

Assist in natural resource data entry and preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Implement established natural resource management projects using appropriate resource management equipment.

Provides information, advice, assistance, and training to others involved in projects and research.

Additional Pay Scale Information: GS-5: $22.11 - $28.74 per hour ($46,137 - $59,978 annually) GS-7: $27.38 - $35.60 per hour ($57,150 - $74,297 annually) NOTE: Applicants will be selected at either the GS-5 OR the GS-7 level.

Being selected at the GS-5 level does NOT imply non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-7.