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$55,882 – $80,243
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a seasonal biological science technician role with the National Park Service focused on wolf management, monitoring, and research at Yellowstone. The position involves fieldwork with wildlife, data collection, aerial operations coordination, and drug management for animal capture.
Our summary, not National Park Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year specialized experience as GS-07 equivalent or higher in wildlife observation and data collection
- Field experience with wolves or canids
- Knowledge of wildlife management principles
- Personal computer and telemetry equipment proficiency
- Two years graduate education in related field (biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics) as alternative to experience
Nice to have
- DEA research license holder
- Helicopter Crew Member (HECM-R) qualification
- Unmanned Aircraft (UA) operator license
- Experience with wildlife tranquilization drugs
- Fixed-wing aircraft coordination experience
- Statement of Work preparation for aviation contracts