Department of the Interior
You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Habitat) (Seasonal) working in either location below: 1. Commerce City, CO - Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex OR 2. Columbia, SD - Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Open to the first 150 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 09/23/2026 to be considered. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. Click here for OPM GS Salary Pay Table
- Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Assist in diverse plant and habitat studies using established research and survey methodologies. Identify and document native and invasive plant and animal species in the field. Collect biological samples with strict adherence to documentation, storage, transport, and reporting protocols utilizing a variety of databases and reporting systems. Enter and organize data using automated systems; conduct preliminary statistical analysis to support report development. Operate field equipment such as GPS units, cameras, binoculars, and rangefinders to collect and record survey data. Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) and assess their impact on plant health. Support land management activities including grazing oversight, water control structure monitoring, and ecological assessments.
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