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Salary– $17.31/hr

The National Park Service is seeking one temporary seasonal aquatic technician for the 2022 summer field season in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI), starting as soon as possible and not to exceed 60 days. The project is restoring high elevation lake and stream ecosystems to benefit native species, including the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog complex (Rana muscosa and R. sierrae). 

This position is an assistant lead crew member at the GS-05 ($17.31/hr) or GS-06 ($19.29/hr) level, depending on which level applicants are qualified for based on their education and/or experience. This position will be stationed in Sequoia National Park for 60 days.

GS-05 level: Duties are removing nonnative fish from lakes using gill nets and from streams using backpack electrofishers; setting, cleaning and repairing gill nets; conducting visual encounter surveys for fish, amphibians, and reptiles; collecting field data; following detailed protocols; recording environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation; providing an overview of the project to park visitors, and occasional assistance with research projects. Additionally, interacting with the public regarding sensitive amphibian, reptile, or fisheries management issues; discussing scientific information with peers and public; and training other technicians, interns, volunteers, and field observers.

GS-6 level: Basic duties include all listed above under GS-5 level. Additionally, managing logistics for fieldwork; providing orientation, training and mentoring for summer field crews; overseeing and conducting summer field operations; manipulating aquatic datasets; providing logistic and field support to scientific research studies; conducting electronic entry, quality assurance/quality control and summary reporting of field data, and organizing and maintaining field equipment and supplies.

All technicians working on this project need strong backpacking and wilderness camping skills, the ability to hike safely across challenging on- and off-trail terrain, and to be comfortable in remote wilderness setting with limited human contact. Experience conducting amphibian, reptile, fisheries, or other wildlife surveys, and a strong commitment to conducting ecological restoration, are desirable. Technicians need to work well in small or large crews, be detail oriented, and be able to work in cold or hot, wet, windy, buggy, and stormy conditions.

Please send your resume and transcripts to determine your GS level qualifications. To send those documents, and for additional information about these positions, please contact the SEKI Aquatic Ecosystems program by e-mailing Laura Van Vranken at laura_van_vranken@nps.gov or Danny Boiano at danny_boiano@nps.gov