National Park Service · Columbus, OH 43206 · Posted 19d ago
Full-timeOn-siteAgriculture
Pay
$52,654 – $83,733/yr
Schedule
Full-time
Closes
Sep 29, 2026
About the role
You will serve as a Biological Science Technician at the Hopewell Culture National Historic Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
At the full performance level (GS-09) grade level, the major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Independently plans and executes complex phases of natural resource research and monitoring projects, selecting appropriate scientific methods, developing new or improved sampling procedures, and performing advanced field and laboratory techniques requiring a high degree of technical skill.
Leads advanced data management and analysis efforts by conducting statistical evaluation of long-term monitoring datasets, developing GIS/GPS data dictionaries and spatial data inventories, ensuring data quality and certification standards, and producing publication-ready scientific reports, graphics, and documentation.
Provides technical oversight and project coordination by developing work plans, scopes of work, and cost estimates; supporting compliance and planning documents; assisting scientists in designing protection, mitigation, and restoration strategies; and offering training, guidance, and logistical support to cooperators, students, and partners Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
GS-07: $52,654 (Step 1*) - $68,452 (Step
10) GS-08: $58,312 (Step 1*) - $75,803 (Step
10) GS-09: $64,406 (Step 1*) - $83,733 (Step 10)
What we are looking for
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/29/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level:
Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Collecting, recording, and organizing biological or natural resource field or laboratory data using established procedures; Assisting with natural resource monitoring, inventory, restoration, research, or management activities; AND Preparing or maintaining technical records, reports, databases, or other documentation supporting biological or ecological projects. You must include hours per week worked.
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Education: Successful completion of at least 1 full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution (18 semester hour or 27 quarter hours) directly related to this position. Examples of directly related education are biology, botany, range science, forestry, ecology, environmental science, zoology, fisheries, animal husbandry, natural resource management or other directly related fields. You must include transcripts.
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Combination of education and experience. 6 months of the specialized experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), and half a year of directly related graduate level education. -------------------------------------------------------------------- To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level:
Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Independently organizing and conducting biological resource monitoring, inventory, restoration, or research activities; Evaluating field conditions, interpreting biological or ecological data, and recommending actions based on established guidance; AND Maintaining specialized field or laboratory equipment and preparing technical reports, databases, or project documentation.
You must include hours per week worked. -------------------------------------------------------------------- To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level:
Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Planning and conducting biological resource monitoring, inventory, restoration, or research projects involving complex technical assignments; Interpreting biological or ecological data and recommending management actions based on field observations and analysis; AND Preparing technical reports, statistical summaries, or research documentation and adapting or developing procedures to improve biological resource management activities. You must include hours per week worked.
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This position is located within a National Forest. Performs a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber, recreation, and/or range).
This position performs a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber recreation, and/or range).
Successful accomplishment of the assignments supports field projects and program planning activities for the unit.
Performs timber marking, cruising and scaling of forest products, planting, site preparation, and timber land improvement projects.
Collects, summarizes, and prepares requested timber reports and maps which provide information in planting units concerning topography, livestock trespass, invasive species, and general conditions of the area.
Assures recreation areas are maintained in accordance with standards and reports on the condition of area. Makes group and individual contacts in providing forest recreation information and answering questions about recreation management on the unit.
Provides specific information concerning camping or swimming and other area regulations such as fire, safety, and sanitation. Notifies visitors of violations and potential violations.
Makes range analysis to determine utilization and grazing impact, and maps out key use areas. Checks allotments for compliance with permit and management plan and contacts permittee about maintenance and/or construction needs.
Performs maintenance on range fences, lays out location for fence construction or cattle-guards and other range structural improvements.
Locates areas suitable for the construction of range ponds or works on re-vegetation or plan control projects.
Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
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****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****
Execute assigned program elements, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state and local environmental laws and policies.
Provide advisory services on specific problems, projects, program, and functions in assigned programs area.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.
Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned environmental program or programs through application of professional.
Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments.
*This is a formal AF intern position in the Recent Palace Acquire Program (PAQ) and, as such, it is centrally funded by HQ AFPC/DPZS. GS-07 Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade professional. Assists in coordinating projects with engineers, biological scientists, physical scientists, and community planners.
Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. GS-09 Participates in providing environmental biological science support in assigned environmental projects through application of professional knowledge and skill in the biological sciences with emphasis on environmental practices, processes, and techniques.
Responsible for executing assigned routine projects, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies. Assists in the development of curricula and training for assigned program areas. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.
