Interdisciplinary Biologist or Physical Scientist; Natural Resources Program Manager

Open: September 2, 2026
- Closes: September 8, 2026

You will serve as a Interdisciplinary Biologist or Physical Scientist (Natural Resources Program Manager) with National Park Service, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, located in Van Buren, Missouri.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
Prepares and coordinates the writing of the natural resources sections of the resources management plan and specific action plans pertaining to the management and protection of natural resources. Represents the superintendent when working with others on resource stewardship issues. Develops and maintains effective working relations with interested groups and individuals, agencies, and the public. Attends management and professional conferences and other events for the purposes of exchanging information and advancing advocacy for park stewardship.

Coordinates Park natural resources programs with those on adjacent lands for the purposes of achieving broad protection strategies and preventing human impacts. Negotiates cooperative and interagency agreements and other cooperative instruments needed to effectively carry out resource stewardship goals. Identifies research needs, prepares requests for proposals or statements of work, and provides oversight for research projects. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for projects conducted through contracts, interagency agreements, and cooperative agreements.

Evaluates results for management implications. Designs, develops, tests, and implements scientific monitoring protocols to identify, evaluate, and do long-term monitoring of resources. Incorporates appropriate GIS technology into job to provide comprehensive and scientifically sound answers to inquiries from managers and others. Uses automated methods of data collection, analysis or illustration. Inputs data into digital form and uses computer applications for data analysis, manipulation, and presentation.

Prepares environmental assessments (EAs) for projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Evaluates EAs and environmental impact statements prepared by other agencies or groups for impacts on park resources.