Consultation Biologist (1623-CA-001)
| Consultation Biologist (1623-CA-001) |
| ID: | FW1623-CA-001 | Location: | Palm Springs | Program: | FWS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $58.00 | Hours/Week: | 20 per week/ Estimated 1040 total hours | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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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 1040 hours at 20 hours per week. This is a Hybrid position and applicant must live in the commutable distance of Palm Springs Fish and Wildlife Office (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors). |
Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in aquatic ecosystems and/or section 7 consultation. OR BA/BS Degree in environmental biology or fish or wildlife biology preferred OR Previously completed training in Interagency Consultation under the ESA and Habitat Conservation Planning for Endangered Species - Ability to work on team, understand potential impacts of projects to species/ecosystems, knowledge of section 7 and section 10 of the Endangered Species Act, knowledge of NEPA, and experience writing technical documents
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ARCVIEW (GIS)
- GIS
Duties:Salton Sea Consultation Fish and Wildlife Biologist will provide NEPA and ESA sections 7 and 10 consultation support to the Bureau of Reclamation, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through providing technical assistance, writing consultation documents, reviewing environmental documents, and attending meetings. - Draft consultation documents 50%
- Coordinate with lead species biologist and agency partners 50%
Other:- FISSA, IT
- Travel Requirements: A trip to the field may be authorized
- Overnight travel: Limited travel may be offered to build the relationship with the team or attend meetings. Overnight travel is not anticipated but may occur up to 1-2 times per year for 2-4 nights.
- Government Vehicle Training: ?Field visits may be required and may require the operation of a GOV. A Defensive Driving Course has been mandated through Fish and Wildlife Manual Chapter 321 FW 1 Authorization and will be provided through DOITalent.
- Physical requirements: Normal office work using the computer and communication via phone, TEAMS, and email.
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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.