Seasonal Biological Technician

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge


Join our team as a seasonal biological technician! We’re hiring a 6-month GS-7 biological technician and several 6-month GS-5 biological technicians, which will be stationed across Refuge Districts (Winona, Minnesota; Onalaska, Wisconsin; McGregor, Iowa; Thomson, Illinois).

Please read the position descriptions in the links below carefully – there are multiple GS-5 biological technician postings, each with different specialties (habitat, wildlife, general biology). You’ll also see that there are many other locations available when you go to apply for these job – these positions are also available at multiple other national wildlife refuges. 

The salary range for a GS-7 biological technician varies from $23.94-$35.19/hour based on experience and location; the salary for a GS-5 biological technician varies from $19.33-$28.40 based on experience and location. 

GS-7 position:

GS-5 positions: 

Come grow your plant/wildlife ID skills, field work experience, and knowledge of natural resources conservation! 

Learn more about the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge on our website here: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/upper-mississippi-river 

Applications will be accepted December 8-12 via USAJobs.gov only and must be formatted for a government job (limited to 2 pages now). Previous experience and/or a four year degree in biology/natural resources/wildlife management or a related field is required for these positions, as well as a valid drivers license. 

Seasonal FY25-Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-07 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/851514500 

Seasonal FY25-Biological Science Technician (Habitat), GS-0404-05 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/851525600• Seasonal FY25-Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-05 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/851514400• Seasonal FY25-Biological Science Technician (General), GS-0404-05 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/851582700

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