Ecologist

Ecologist

R-009-005

Location:

Atlanta

Program: NPS

Wage/Hr: $40.00

Hours/Week: 25

Minimum Age: 55

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a profession with primary duties involved in the study, inventory, monitoring, restoration, and management of a broad range of natural resources. Examples of program areas may include, but are not limited to, vegetation, wildlife, fisheries, exotic and pest species, sensitive species, and associated ecological components such as air, water, and soil. OR MA/MS Degree in Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field with minimum additional experience of 10 years in Ecology, including Aquatics, Wildlife, and interaction with Physical Sciences.

• Required:
  
  valid driver’s license; willingness to work/hike in uneven terrain, carry a day pack, and carry an overnight backpack up to 45 lbs; capacity to follow field/office protocols and teach others; demonstrated experience with identification of amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, and birds in SEKI; demonstrated experience to teach others on how to identify amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, and birds in SE region;
  
  willingness to drive personal vehicle to study areas.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint.

Use existing specialized KSAs to provide aquatic, wildlife, and physical sciences expertise to park staff as needed. Responsibilities primarily include using various techniques to conduct one or more of the following:
1) recovery actions for several listed animal species;
2) critical habitat restoration;
3) surveying, monitoring, and researching high-priority animal species and physical sciences projects; and
4) assisting with administration of high-priority projects being implemented and planned.

• Ecological Knowledge:
  Apply knowledge of Southeast Region fauna and ecology, physical natural resources, and project implementation to provide experienced support for high-priority needs in the aquatic, wildlife, and physical science programs (40%).
• Habitat Restoration Knowledge:
  Apply knowledge of Southeast Region aquatic habitat restoration and aquatic food webs and local/regional experience to provide skilled support for high-priority habitat restoration needs in the aquatic program (40%).
• Wildlife Knowledge:
  Use local/regional experience and intermediate-to-advanced identification techniques (keys, field guides, and other wildlife ) to identify amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, and birds when conducting surveys and recovery and restoration actions. Coordinate identification and/or other support with outside experts as needed (15%).
• Leadership & Safety:
  Use leadership skills and experience to maintain good communication with field crews, program managers and lead technicians, and Park Dispatch. Use appropriate tools (e.g., GPS, maps) to navigate safely either alone or with crew members. Follow NPS safety and communication protocols when working in the field. Communicate with NPS partner about safety concerns or incidents (5%).

• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  On USFWS List of Authorized Individuals to handle T&E Species.
• Overnight travel:
  Estimate 0-1 week quarterly.
• Air travel anticipated:
  Estimate 0-1 week quarterly.
• Health and Safety Considerations:
  This position may spend some time in the field, specifically in locations with uneven terrain and surrounding hazards such as dead and dying trees, ticks, rattlesnakes, and temperature extremes. Staff will be provided with safety protocols and will be required to follow them. Protocols may require use of an NPS radio and communications tracking by NPS dispatch.
• Required Safety Gear:
  Personal protective equipment may be necessary for the completion of a task. It will be provided by the NPS.
• Physical 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°F) and the need for sufficient mobility to navigate uneven terrain. Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time while providing computer-based support. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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