Total 2 job vacancies by National Park Service

The duties performed by this position may include tasks such as:

• Perform routine biological science tasks common to natural resource management
• Makes field observations of wildlife and natural resources conditions
• Use standard software such ArcGIS to organize, analyze and display field data
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans and guidelines.

Major Duties:

At the GS-05 level:

• surveying and monitoring a variety of mammals/owls using standardized survey,
• deploying remote cameras,
• tracking animals using VHF and GPS technology,
• collecting and recording observational data, managing data and equipment associated with bat detectors, wildlife cameras, and telemetry receivers,
• navigating using GPS technology,
• interacting with the public regarding sensitive wildlife management issues,
• presenting scientific information to peers and public,
• training interns and volunteers,
• entering field data in the office,
• assisting with other wildlife projects, as needed,
• working well independently,
• maintaining equipment and gear,
• demonstrating excellent problem solving and communication skills.

• training and organizing field crews,
• updating and maintaining GIS and Microsoft Access databases or other similar databases,
• producing maps using GIS,
• assisting in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Project reports may include literature search, description of methods, data analysis, preparation of figures and charts, and summary of findings.

• being responsible for data management,
• conducting data analysis using statistical software and/or GIS,
• scheduling and supervising crews comprising 2 to 4 people.