Biologist (Wading Birds)

ID:

NPSSFNR-001-002

Location:

Homestead Program:

NPS Wage/Hr:

$55.00

Hours/Week:

20

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 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 20 year(s) of experience in Field studies and data collection regarding wading bird and wildlife monitoring in South Florida.

OR BA/BS

Degree in Wildlife Biology with minimum additional experience of 10 year(s) in monitoring wading birds and/or other wildlife in South Florida Experience required with

Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Duties:

This position works with NPS staff to analyze aerial photography of wading bird colonies and other wading bird monitoring data to complete and document a data set of wading bird nesting in and around Everglades National Park over time. Applies knowledge of South Florida?s ecosystems and wading bird species life history to review and analyze aerial photography of wading bird colonies collected over time to develop accurate count data of nesting wading birds by species. Enters data into a database, documents the data appropriately, and prepares summaries of wading bird nesting in coordination with other NPS staff. 85% Applies knowledge of South Florida?s ecosystems and wildlife to provide expert technical assistance regarding wading birds and wildlife issues to NPS staff and assist with a variety of tasks related to Everglades National Park wildlife management 15%

Other:

Physical requirements: The position involves working in an office setting and using computers for extended periods. 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.