Seasonal - Biological Science Technician (Avian)

This position is a Biological Science Technician (Avian), GS- 0404-5 working in Fairbanks Alaska for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Qualifications:

Only experience and education obtained by 04/20/2026 will be considered.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.

Minimum Qualification [GS-05]

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service. Experience may include: conducting surveys of avian species or wildlife; recording scientific date and preparing reports; assisting in collecting and recording information on avian species; assisting in banding of waterfowl; collecting, identifying, marking, sexing, weighing and measuring birds; and any other work that is performed in a controlled environment which includes research activity or control program work. OR
2. Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in wildlife science or arelated field such as natural resource management, or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such asbiology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6semester hours of courses must have been directly related to this occupation such as avian ecology, ornithology, wildlifebiology, animal biology, field zoology, etc. OR
3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement

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.

Responsibilities:

This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year.

As a Seasonal - Biological Science Technician (Avian) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations.
• Surveys avian populations for abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, and seasonal movements. Identifies birds by sight and sound. Collects avian morphometric data and biological samples by capturing, measuring, breeding, and marking birds.
• Use a variety of databases and reporting systems to store, compile, and analyze data from studies. Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken.
• Uses established databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports.
• Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers in order to capture avian survey data or for other records. Locates nesting locations, constructs predator exclosures around nests and other forms of predator control, monitors nesting success, handles and bands birds, and documents disturbance factors affecting reproductive success.

Salary : $22