Biologist

ID:NPSCHAT-001-001Location:Sandy SpringsProgram:NPSWage/Hr:$42.00Hours/Week:12Minimum 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.QualificationsBA/BS Degree in Biology, natural resources, or related with minimum additional experience of 15 year(s) in natural resource managementExperience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePointDutiesEnrollee will serve as a biologist, supporting Chattahoochee NRA with expertise in natural resources management. Work will be seasonal in nature, project, and as-needed basis.Conduct surveys for state and federally listed species and assist with preparing documents for ESA Section 7 Consultation and NEPA compliance. 20%Develop and/or review landscape planting plans for projects 20%Provide restoration planning, construction expertise, and oversight to parkwide projects 20%Assisting in data collection, coordinating, and contributing to annual monitoring reports 20%Assist in drafting Special Use Permits for construction project and/or reviewing draft permits developed by park staff 10%Consult on large projects, as needed 5%Host trainings for park staff, interns, and volunteers 5%OtherRequired Safety Gear: Field work may require PPE to be provided by the parkPhysical 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.