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Biological Science Technician

National Park Service
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The National Park Service is currently hiring for the position of Biological Science Technician. This amazing opportunity (2 vacancies) can be found at our George Washington Memorial Parkway location, located in McLean, Virginia! 

Duties

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of three years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.


Major duties include but is not limited to:

  • Work outdoors in extreme conditions (hot, cold, rain) while using chemical and mechanical means to kill non-native plant species.
  • Carry heavy equipment used to kill non-native plants for long periods of time.
  • Provide logistical support, orientation, monitoring, and record GPS locations for use by field crew lead.
  • Conduct plant field surveys and collect scientific field data.
  • Collects and organizes field data using standardized data collection procedures and equipment.
  • Manage and analyze field data and writes summary reports of plant field surveys.


This position is open to…

1.  Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) 
Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.

2. The Public
U.S. Citizens, National or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency:
U.S. Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) in the local commuting area.

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