Seasonal-Biological Science Technician

Full Job Description

This position is a Biological Science Technician, GS- 0404-5 working in Decatur, AL for the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

The incumbent serves as a Biological Science Technician in support of biological programs responsible for conserving fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.

Only experience and education obtained by 03/16/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess 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: Experience identifying invasive species and organisms; Identifying target species and populations; Monitoring and assisting in the control of nuisance and invasive species; Assisting with wildlife monitoring, mowing/seeding activities, vegetation removal, and GPS mapping of pest species; data collection and recording.

OR A Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study, or at least 24 semester hours of study, in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.

At least 6 semester hours of the coursework is directly related to the position being 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 Seasonal-Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Identifying invasive species and organisms Identifying target species and populations Monitoring and assisting in the control of nuisance and invasive species Assisting with wildlife monitoring, mowing/seeding activities, vegetation removal, and GPS mapping of pest species Data collection and recording