Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Biologist
ID:
FW5040-GA-001
Location:
Folkston
Program:
FWS

Wage/Hr:
$50.00
Hours/Week:
25 per week
Minimum Age:
55

For 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and operational support to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 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 managing a national level programs? budget, from writing budget narratives to execution of funds. OR MA/MS Degree in General Education

• Must be proficient and managing forest resources and evaluation of wildlife habitats as it relates to endangered species.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Duties:

Develop, oversee, and evaluate longleaf pine understory vegetation restoration activities associated with a Burned Area Restoration project. Monitor contractors performing management actions. Evaluate wildlife habitat conditions as projects continue. Survey and evaluate forest stand conditions and the current activity of the red-cockaded woodpecker.

• Forest Mensuration 20%
• Forest Restoration 20%
• Forest Understory Management 20%
• Wildlife Habitat Evaluations 20%
• Wildlife Populations Monitoring 20%

Other:

• IT security training to access federal systems.
• Required Certifications: Defensive Driving, Chainsaw certified, Motorboat Operators Certification Course
• Government Vehicle Training: Training via government computer.
• Health and Safety Considerations: Basic shop safety. Station will provide training via job hazard analysis and station Safety Plans.
• Required Safety Gear: Safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, personal floatation devices, and boots.
• Safety Gear Use: While working in the field
• Physical requirements: Work will be conducted in hot, humid conditions. Must be able to lift 40 lbs., work in environment with biting insects, and work in uneven terrain. Work could be conducted in outdoor setting for 8 hour stretches away from modern conveniences. 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.