Biological Science Technician

Open: October 15, 2026 — Closes: October 29, 2026 Summary You will serve as a Biological Science Technician with US Fish and Wildlife Service located in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 2.49% is authorized. Major Duties Assist in the planning and implementation of wildlife censuses and surveys and recommend wildlife management practices. Assists in planning multifaceted wildlife studies by contributing ideas, determining research methods, establishing practical procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work and determining other needs, such as costs, equipment and personnel. Assists Wildlife Biologists and Senior Technician in the routine maintenance of the captive Puerto Rican Parrot flock. Assist in the wild population studies and monitoring activities related to the management of the wild Puerto Rican Parrot flock including accurate record keeping and management of computerized databases. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife. Operates light trucks, vehicles, and various other equipment such as generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras.t. Assist and supports in interagency recovery efforts including activities related to the Puerto Rican Parrot wild population in the Karst region and Maricao State Forest. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. #J-18808-Ljbffr