Biologist

National Park Service; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service, Shenandoah National Park, is seeking a Biologist to develop and implement long-term resource management plans, including invasive plant control, forest health restoration, and monitoring protocols. The role involves hands-on field work and coordination across programs.

You will manage invasive plant treatment, forest pest management, and vegetation restoration, and design ecological inventories while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements long-term resource management plans, including invasive plant control, forest health restoration, and monitoring protocols.
• Manages invasive plant treatment, forest pest management, and vegetation restoration. Applies herbicides utilizes chemical and biological methods to treat pest.
• Drafts cooperative agreements and participates in inter-park initiatives. Prepares technical reports, proposals, and presentations.

Job description

Open: October 15, 2026 — Closes: October 28, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Biologist with the National Park Service, Shenandoah National Park.

Major Duties

As a Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Develops and implements long-term resource management plans, including invasive plant control, forest health restoration, and monitoring protocols. Manages invasive plant treatment, forest pest management, and vegetation restoration. Applies herbicides utilizes chemical and biological methods to treat pest. Develops appropriate species lists, manages nursery stock, and conducts planting and ongoing maintenance. Designs and conducts ecological inventory and monitoring. Ensures compliance of pesticide use. Drafts cooperative agreements and participates in inter-park initiatives. Prepares technical reports, proposals, and presentations. Represents leadership in professional forums. Oversees project logistics to include contracting, budgeting, volunteer coordination, and compliance with environmental regulations.