Biological Science Technician

Biological Science Technician (Seasonal - 9 months)
National Park Service
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Washington, DC

GS-0404-7 (Hourly Rate $27.39 to - $35.61 per hour)

APPLY HERE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/857382900

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May to February, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Open to the first 75 applicants or until 02/26/2026 whichever comes first.

The major duties of the Biological Science Technician include but are not limited to:

• Follows established procedures and conducts scientifically credible protection, mitigation, and treatment projects to prevent resource damage (natural and cultural) and minimize impacts to the surrounding environment and visitors.
• Develops and maintains effective working relations with related groups, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies.
• Tests and implements scientific monitoring protocols and pesticide use proposals to identify, evaluate, and monitor natural resources. Works with supervisor to write monitoring documents that define techniques and develop methods for future protocol refinement.
• Prepares management and scientific reports regarding the results of protection, mitigation, restoration, inventory, monitoring, research activities, and environmental compliance.