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The Fish and Wildlife Service Experienced Services Program was established to create a unique partnership to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The Fish and Wildlife ESP connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the Fish and Wildlife Service to provide scientific, technical, and administrative services in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service priority multiple-use related programs and authorities. The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as Enrollee and are not employees of FWS or National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). NEW Solutions is the ESP Non-governmental organization (NGO) responsible for administrative aspects of the Program, and the Enrollees work under Fish and Wildlife Service direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out the Fish and Wildlife Service mission. Fish and Wildlife Service ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current, to access new training opportunities, to engage in gainful project-based positions, and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy and their own financial security. Background security investigation may be required prior to start date. Location, hours and hourly pay are noted in this position description. FWS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for approximately 600 hours at 10 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors). Local Applicants Only. Must be within commutable distance to the Southeastern Louisiana Refuge Complex in Lacombe, LA. Work will be performed primarily in office (approximately 80%) with ability to telework (approximately 20%). Computer will be provided for telework.

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Refuge management operations OR BA/BS Degree in Natural resources

• Experience with Section 7 compliance and drafting contract statements of work
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Adobe