Consultation Biologist (FW5006-SC-001)
| Consultation Biologist (FW5006-SC-001) |
| ID: | FW5006-SC-001 | Location: | Charleston | Program: | FWS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $45.00 | Hours/Week: | 24 hrs per week - Estimated 1152 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 1152 hours at 24 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors). |
Qualifications:Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in section 7 of the Endangered Species Act consultations OR BA/BS Degree in Biology - Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook
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Duties:The Consultation Biologist will conduct routine section 7 of the ESA consultations. The biologist will coordinate with other federal agencies, state agencies and other consultation biologists. They will assist with the backlog of DOT consultations until the DOT Liaison is on-board. They will also conduct consultation for other federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Francis Marion National Forest, and National Wildlife Refuges. They will be expected to join species and consultation-related meetings and to coordinate with other members of the consultation team - Section 7 consultations 100%
Other:- We will provide training on the current methodologies and policies
- Travel Requirements: One trip to the office to meet with the FWS team
- Overnight travel: one to two nights may be required for one trip
- Air travel anticipated: Air travel may be required depending on where they live.
- Remote work arrangements are available for this position.
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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.