Biologist

BiologistID:NPSSER-009-002Location:AtlantaProgram:NPSWage/Hr:$40.00Hours/Week:25Minimum Age:55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in A profession with primary duties involved in the study, inventory, monitoring, restoration, and management of a broad range of natural resources. Examples of program areas may include, but are not limited to, vegetation, wildlife, fisheries, exotic and pest species, sensitive species, and associated ecological components such as air, water, and soil. OR MA/MS Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the positionDemonstrated skill and experience with project planning and implementation and budget reporting.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePointDuties:Enrollee will support Southeast Regional Office with Biology assistance related to storm recovery. The enrollee will identify measures necessary to protect critical natural and cultural resources and/or protect resources by repairing or improving damaged landscapes unlikely to recover naturally to desired management conditions. This position will coordinate with project leaders within the Southeast Region to implement restoration projects, advise on permitting and compliance related to individual projects, team member, and attend multiple project meetings providing information. Position will also broadly survey post-storm needs and coordinate with park subject matter experts or project managers and assist in engaging outside researchers and experts to meet park needs. Biologist will create a post-storm project and research needs summary and will assist park in natural resources recovery post-storm.Assist program leaders within the Resource Management and Sciences Division at the park prepare plans and implement the restoration-based specifications within the recovery plan 40%Provide strategic planning and project support for other post-fire recovery planning and project efforts as needed (beyond the recovery plan)20%Advise on permitting and compliance related to individual projects, act as a positive and helpful team member, and attend multiple project meetings, providing information.40%Other:Travel Requirements: 5-12 trips over the duration of the agreementOvernight travel: 5-12 trips over the duration of the agreementAir travel anticipated: 5-12 three to five day tripsHealth and Safety Considerations: This position may spend some time in the field, specifically in locations with uneven terrain and surrounding hazards such as dead and dying trees, ticks, rattlesnakes, and temperature extremes. Staff in this position will be provided with safety protocols and information related to these hazards and will be required to follow safety protocols similar to NPS staff. These protocols may require use of an NPS radio and communications tracking by NPS dispatch. Staff will also be encouraged to practice operational leadership principals, which encourage staff to proactively identify potential risks and appropriate mitigations and empower staff to choose not to complete a task when risks cannot be safely mitigated.Required Safety Gear: There may be situations when personal protective equipment is necessary for the completion of a task, such as wearing a hard hat in areas with a high number of hazard trees. If and when PPE is identified, it will be provided to the staff by the NPS for their use.Physical requirements: Job is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. Some field visits may involve brief exposure to arduous climatic conditions (e.g. temps >90 degrees) and the need for sufficient mobility to navigate uneven terrain. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.