Seasonal Biological Science Technician

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Fire Island National Seashore is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026 NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039 hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season dates noted above. See additional information section for details.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/23/2026-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.

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).

Specialized experience is defined as experience collecting and organizing field data related to natural resource management; conducting natural resource management field and wildlife surveys to document and assess resource management issues; using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to compile and report data and other resource management information; collect, store, analyze and report on natural resource data.

-OR- Education: Successful completion of one year of graduate level education if directly related to the work of the position.

(You must include transcripts.) -OR- Successful completion of a combination of GS-06 level specialized experience and graduate level education, which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirements (You must provide a copy of your college 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:

Make field observations of natural resource conditions. Lead or coordinate fellow seasonal staff, volunteers and youth work groups in carrying out stewardship and science activities.

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

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