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OPEN DATE: January 26, 2026
CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2026
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)
TYPE OF POSITION: 13 Month Term Appointment with possibility for Benefits,
Excepted Service, (may be extended up to 4 years)
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time seasonal (approximately April-November)
Monday-Friday Maxi Flex with occasional early mornings, evenings, Holidays, and weekends
ANNOUNCEMENT #: MN-01-2026
SERIES/GRADE: GS-0404-4/5
FULL PERFORMANCE
LEVEL: GS-0404-5
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 3
LOCATION: St. Louis, Koochiching, Beltrami, Hubbard, or Clearwater
County, Minnesota
Location of duty stations will be in one of the counties
listed above, with the exact location determined after
selection.
(Relocation expenses will not be paid)
SALARY: $37,193-$52,957 per year
WHO MAY APPLY:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be 18 years old
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, civil service
employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective
Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions (proof of registration and/or exemption
required). Website: http://www.sss.gov.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume that includes:
1) Personal information such as name, address, contact information
2) Education
3) Detailed work experience related to this position as described in the
announcement including
Work schedule including hours per week
Dates of employment;
Title, series, grade (if applicable)
4) All supervisors' phone numbers and if they may be contacted
5) Other qualifications
Resume cannot exceed two pages.
Transcripts (if qualifying on education, education must have been obtained from an
accredited institution. Education completed in a foreign institution must include an
evaluation by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs
that it was deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, see: Foreign
Education Evaluation. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.)
DD-214 (Member 4 copy)
VA letter required for applicable Veteran preference, if applies.
Current active duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be
discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days
after the date the certification is submitted.
HOW TO APPLY: Additional materials not listed above (i.e. position descriptions, training
certificates, etc.) may not be considered. Applicants who do not submit the required items listed
above may not be considered. Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the
contact office and must be RECEIVED by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement.
Interested individuals should send a resume (cannot exceed two pages), transcripts, veteran
documentation (if applicable) to the address listed here:
CONTACT OFFICE:
Dakota Bird, District Supervisor
USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services
34912 U.S. Hwy 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Tel: 218.327.3350
or e-mail resume to: dakota.r.bird@usda.gov
DUTIES:
Responsible for organizing and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage
within a geographical area or technical/subject area of program involvement.
Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs in close
consultation with higher-level management.
Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in
assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control
methods; pyrotechnics; noise cannons/exploders; drop nets; rocket/cannon nets; various other
scaring devices.
Assists Wildlife Biologists by correctly identifying current, and forecasting future damage,
problems and relating them to the damage-causing species.
Independently determines and selects the most effective means of control for individual situations.
Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and
address specific environmental, economic or political considerations.
Assists in the negotiation of cooperative service agreements with landowners, lessees, or
administrators to accomplish the goals outlined for the WS program.
Enters data into established WDM database/system of record. Uses data to prepare and submit
routine reports regarding daily, weekly or monthly activities, observations, and events.
Assists in conducting demonstrations and training for others, including other cooperators or other
interested groups, on WDM methods, procedures, and program objectives.
Complies with restrictions and mitigation measures established through consultation with relevant
Federal and State agencies.
Carries out duties in accordance with program decisions made in compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) under guidance and
oversight by supervisor.
Performs other duties, as required.
MINIMUM ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify, applicants MUST meet all minimum qualification requirements, except Medical
Requirements, by the closing date of the announcement.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
For the GS-4 Grade Level:
Applicants must have 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience
(equivalent to the GS-03 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county,
state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Identifying North American wildlife species.
Experience in the principles of wildlife ecology and management in support of a wildlife
management program.
Experience in preparing baits and setting traps in accordance with standard procedures.
Experience keeping routine and basic records of daily activities and observations.
OR
Education Substitution at the GS-4 Grade Level: Successful completion of 2 years of study that
included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry,
statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6
semester hours of courses must be in wildlife.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-4 Grade Level:
Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience
to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to
qualify for that grade level.
For the GS-5 Grade Level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-4 level) that may
have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, federal) sectors which demonstrate
experience in:
Experience in wildlife damage mitigation methods and techniques.
Experience using lethal and non-lethal animal control techniques.
Conducting basic computer operations for record keeping, data analysis, report writing and
correspondence.
OR
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major
study, or at least 24 semester hours, in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as
biology, chemistry, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics,
with at least 6 semester hours in wildlife.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience at the GS-5 Grade Level:
Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience
to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to
qualify for that grade level.
Email resume to: dakota.r.bird@usda.gov (or click on the ''apply'' button).
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