Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI) are seeking several full-time, temporary aquatic technicians for the 2026 summer field season. There are three separate announcements for these positions: for GS-04 Student Trainee Pathways positions; for GS-04/GS-05 positions; and for GS-06/GS-07 positions.  

Mountain yellow-legged frog technician (up to 4 GS-4, 4 GS-5, 2 GS-6/7): Technicians will restore high elevation lake and stream ecosystems in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to benefit native species, including endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana muscosa and Rana sierrae). The GS-04 and GS-05 positions will be stationed in Kings Canyon National Park with projected start dates of early- to mid-June. The GS-06 and/or GS-07 positions will be stationed at Sequoia National Park with projected start dates of mid-May. 

• GS-04 level:Duties are removing nonnative fish from lakes using gill nets and from streams using backpack electrofishers; setting, cleaning and repairing gill nets; conducting visual encounter surveys for fish, amphibians, and reptiles; collecting field data; following detailed protocols; recording environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation; providing an overview of the project to park visitors, and occasional assistance with research projects. 
• GS-05 level: Additionally, interacting with the public regarding sensitive amphibian, reptile, or fisheries management issues; discussing scientific information with peers and public; and training other technicians, interns, volunteers, and field observers. 
• GS-06 level: Additionally, as an assistant crew lead, managing logistics in preparation for summer fieldwork; providing orientation, training and mentoring for summer field crews; overseeing and conducting summer field operations; manipulating aquatic datasets; providing logistic and field support to scientific research studies; conducting electronic entry, quality assurance/quality control and summary reporting of field data, and organizing and maintaining field equipment and supplies. 
• GS-07 level: Additionally, as assistant crew lead, compiling drafts of Sierra Nevada aquatic wildlife information for data collection spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence; recording, managing, summarizing, and representing data collected from aquatic wildlife projects using computer programs; and presenting scientific and aquatic wildlife data effectively using charts, graphs, and maps. 

Requirements common to all positions: Technicians working on projects located in the wilderness must have strong backpacking and wilderness camping skills including experience hiking or recreating at 10,000 ft (must include this detail in resume), the ability to hike safely across challenging on- and off-trail terrain and be comfortable in remote wilderness settings with limited human contact. Technicians must have experience in conducting amphibian, reptile, fisheries, or other wildlife surveys, and a strong commitment to conducting ecological restoration. Technicians must be able to work well in a small crew, be detail oriented, and able to work in cold or hot, wet, windy, buggy, and stormy conditions. 

Please feel free to share this announcement widely. For additional information about the positions, please contact the SEKI Aquatic Ecosystems program by e-mailing Kristie Stein at kristie_stein@nps.gov.