Biologist

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Ochopee (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) is seeking a Biologist to support National Park Service staff at Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee, FL. This opportunity targets experienced workers aged 55+ and provides field surveys, data collection, and natural resource support under the ESP program.

The role emphasizes applying knowledge of local flora and fauna, operating field equipment, and collaborating with NPS staff.

Qualifications

• MA/MS Degree in Biological Sciences required with at least 5 years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and experience operating off-road vehicles (ORV).
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Assist NPS natural resources staff with a variety of biological surveys and assessments.
• Document resource assessments and prepare summaries or reports in collaboration with NPS staff.
• Provide general logistical support and training to Big Cypress National Preserve staff.

Skills

Driver's license

ORV operation

Education

MA/MS Degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Biologist

ID: NPSBICY-001-003 | Location: Ochopee | Program: NPS | Wage/Hr: $55.00 | Hours/Week: 24 | Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

MA/MS Degree in Biological Sciences with minimum additional experience of 5 year(s)

• Drivers license and experience in ORV operation
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat

Duties

Assist NPS natural resources staff with a variety of biological surveys and assessments throughout Big Cypress National Preserve, and otherwise assist natural resource program staff and other personnel.

• Apply knowledge of South Florida?s Flora, fauna, and ecological communities to conduct field surveys and assessments of natural resources including wildlife, plants, plant communities, and wetlands. This includes operation and use of a variety of standard field equipment such as wildlife camera traps, GPS, and offroad vehicles.60%
• Document resource assessments and/or occurrences of key resources through recording data in databases or otherwise documenting findings, and preparing summaries or reports in collaboration with NPS staff.30%
• Providing general logistical support, training, and assistance to other Big Cypress National Preserve staff, including operating offroad vehicles to help transport people nadequipment, helping with field work, or supporting visitor services staff through assisting with educational and outreach programs.10%

Other

• Health and Safety Considerations: Training will be provided as appropriate for tasks that could be hazardous, such as handling wildlife or deceased animals.
• Required Safety Gear: Appropriate PPE in accordance with task-specific Job Hazard analyses.
• Physical requirements: The position involves a variety of work, including working in an office setting, outdoor work of moderate intensity, sometimes in challenging environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, and wet conditions, and exposure to thunderstorms, mosquitos, etc. Position may require occasionally walking long distances and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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.