Biologist (Wildlife) (Seasonal)
You will serve as a Biologist (Wildlife) (Seasonal) .The position intended to assist staff with Biological field work. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April or May 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.
Mount Rainier National Park: Emphasis in wildlife, aquatics, plants and general environmental compliance. Defined Season: April to October Whiskeytown National Recreation Area: Emphasis on wildlife, plants, and general environmental compliance. Defined Season: May to November Yosemite National Park: Emphasis in wildlife; applicant must show wildlife experience in their resume. Defined Season: April to October Great Basin National Park: Needs to be comfortable working with large carnivores Defined Season: May to November Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Works in the field under often difficult conditions to accomplish management goals. Must be able to perform physically demanding work in outdoor settings in uneven and variable terrain. Development and implementation of vegetation and wildlife projects. Review of projects and impacts, with recommendations for minimizing impacts. Implementation of management plans. Project management. Planning and project compliance. Developing budgets and work plans. Assists in managing agreements. Recording observations of wildlife behavior and/or human-wildlife interactions on public lands. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff, public and volunteers
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. May be required to travel. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. YOSE: Able to hike up to 16 miles a day, carrying a backpack. GRBA: Be able to lift 45-50 pounds. GRBA: Hike up to 10 miles per day at high elevations (over 10,000 feet) You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.