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Seasonal Biological Science Technician
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Summary
Open to the first 350 applicants, or until 12/12/2025, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
These positions are temporary and may not exceed 1039 hours (six months) in a service year.
Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries. Positions and grade levels may not be filled at every duty station.
This job is open to
The public
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL)
Duties
The parks and duty stations hiring for these positions are below, as is each park's anticipated seasonal period. The typical seasonal period may vary during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
- Denali National Park & Preserve (Denali Park): May - September
- Lake Clark National Park & Preserve (Port Alsworth): May - October
- Southwest Alaska Network (Anchorage): May - October
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve (Copper Center): May - September
- Performs technician work that is supportive of professionals in resource management (i.e. Biologists, Ecologists, etc.). These positions participate in resource management tasks associated with a variety of emphasis areas, such as vegetation management, wildlife management, fisheries, and/or habitat management. Specific duties will vary by park location but may include collecting data on wildlife, fish, plants, vehicle traffic from monitoring locations, etc.
- Implements natural resource management projects following established procedures. Collects field data, ensuring quality control of data or collected samples. Provides assessment and classification of data.
- Uses a wide variety of equipment and techniques, such as binoculars, hand-held Juno GPS units, range finders, spotting scopes, traffic counters, seines, hoop nets, gill nets, radio telemetry, etc., to carry out resource management projects. Maintains monitoring equipment.
- Uses a variety of computer programs, such as MS Excel, MS Access, ArcMap, ArcGIS, or comparable software to retrieve, download, process, store, and track resource management information.
- Troubleshoots natural resource field equipment.
- Performs literature research for natural resource studies.
- Evaluates natural resource quality assurance compliance.
- Organizes, summarizes, and reports on natural resource data.
- Assists in the preparation of plans and guidelines related to resource management projects.
- Independently resolve problems for which precedents exist; select from several alternatives, the most appropriate course of action for planning and executing work; and apply a wide range of conventional methods and solutions to new situations. This position directly affects the design, operation, and adequacy of natural resource activities.
Working Conditions: The work environment varies from office/laboratory settings to field sites. The work performed in the field involves regular and recurring exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Employees are required to use protective clothing such as gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves.
Government housing is available at Port Alsworth. It may be available at Denali Park and Copper Center. It is not available at Anchorage.
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Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- The following duties require drug testing for certain positions as described below:
- Carrying a firearm in the back-country, or other locations, for non-law enforcement reasons such as protection from animals for positions at Port Alsworth, Anchorage, and some positions at Copper Center. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions.
- Operation of small watercraft less than 26 feet in length (transporting of personnel (including visitors), tools, and materials/supplies to job/work sites) for positions at Port Alsworth and Anchorage.
- In the positions described above, you will be required to submit a drug test and receive negative drug test results prior to appointment and are subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 20 nights per month.
- You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this 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 number of hours worked per week, full-time, or part-time. If you indicate part-time, you MUST indicate the number of hours worked per week so that your qualifying experience can be prorated for credit.
Additionally, to qualify using education or a combination of experience and education, you must submit transcripts and include hours worked per week in your resume.
To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess one of the following qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: Six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) for a total of one year of experience. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience is experience such as working in a nursery that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment; working in an environment comparable to a large farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern industry practice; taking and recording scientific measures; or assisting with research activities or field investigations related to the biological sciences. (Excess specialized experience can be substituted for general experience, but excess general experience cannot be substituted for specialized experience.)
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EDUCATION: At least two years of education above high school (60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or equivalent) which included at least 12 semester hours, 18 quarter hours, or equivalent, in any combination of scientific or technical courses, such as in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours, 9 quarter hours, or equivalent, must be directly related to the position. Examples of directly related studies include wildlife biology, wildlife management, marine biology, oceanography, marine resources, fisheries science, plant science, botany, plant anatomy, plant taxonomy, and ecology.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, first take the number of credit hours earned and divide by 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or the number your school uses to represent one year of full-time study. Then take the number of months of qualifying experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. For example: I have six months of the general experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), plus 30 semester hours of undergraduate level coursework (50% of the education requirement), which includes at least 3 semester hours of study that is directly related to the position.
To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience include assisting in natural resource inventory and monitoring studies; maintaining and repairing natural resource field equipment; and documenting natural resource survey results.
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EDUCATION: At least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours, 180 quarter hours, or equivalent) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours, 36 quarter hours, or equivalent, in any combination of scientific or technical courses, such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, mathematics. At least 6 semester hours, 9 quarter hours, or equivalent, must be directly related to the position. Examples of directly related studies include wildlife biology, wildlife management, marine biology, oceanography, marine resources, fisheries science, plant science, botany, plant anatomy, plant taxonomy, and ecology.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, first divide your number of credit hours earned that are in excess of 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or equivalent, by 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or the number your school uses to represent one year of full-time study. Then take the number of months of qualifying experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience include coordinating and implementing natural resource inventory and monitoring studies; utilizing a computer database to manage collected biological data; and drafting natural resource management project reports or sections of such reports.
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EDUCATION: At least one full year (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours, or equivalent) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. Examples of directly related studies include wildlife biology, wildlife management, marine biology, oceanography, marine resources, fisheries science, plant science, botany, plant anatomy, plant taxonomy, and ecology.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, first divide your number of credit hours earned towards a directly related graduate degree by 18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours, or the number your school uses to represent one year of full-time graduate study. Then take the number of months of qualifying experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one of the following qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience include conducting and leading natural resource inventory and monitoring studies; utilizing a computer database to manage and analyze collected biological data; leading crews executing natural resource field work; and recommending solutions for solving natural resource management issues.
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EDUCATION: At least two full years (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours, or equivalent) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. Examples of directly related studies include wildlife biology, wildlife management, marine biology, oceanography, marine resources, fisheries science, plant science, botany, plant anatomy, plant taxonomy, and ecology.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, first divide your number of credit hours earned towards a directly related graduate degree that are in excess of 18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours, or equivalent, by 18 semester hours, 27 quarters hours, or the number your school uses to represent one year of full-time graduate study. Then take the number of months of qualifying experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
Education
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional information
Volunteer 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.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Alaska currently does not have a state income tax. Salary and COLA subject to annual review and adjustment.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of those selected.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1039 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1039 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
- Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
- Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
- Biology
- Research
- Technical Competence
- Technology Application
- Interpersonal Skills
- Writing (GS-07 and GS-09 only)
- Project Management (GS-07 and GS-09 only)
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/12/2025:
- Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the number of hours worked per week, full and/or part-time. If you indicate part-time, you MUST indicate the number of hours worked per week so that your qualifying experience can be prorated for specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
- Complete all required Assessments.
- Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
- Veterans Preference Documentation:
- If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
- Veterans Preference Documentation:
- College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
- Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/12/2025. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
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Agency contact information
240 W 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
Overview
Plus a 1.49% (Anchorage) and 3% (all other locations) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
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