The Park Service is hiring seasonal wildlife technicians for 2027 at Cape Cod National Seashore in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan, Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey and Brooklyn, and New River Gorge in West Virginia. Technicians survey and monitor wildlife populations and habitat, collect data and specimens using standard methods and keep project records with GPS and GIS; at GS-7 they may lead field projects and train interns and volunteers. The typical season runs February to September, with starts expected February to July 2027, on an appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Pay is $19.52 to $31.43 an hour across GS-5 to GS-7, before locality pay. Government quarters may be required and housing is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/26/2026; it closes early after 100 applications.
| Pay | $19.52 to $31.43 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Feb 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Wellfleet, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Wildlife & Forestry |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 27, 2026 |
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