Biologist (Temporary) (Direct Hiring Authority)

National Park Service; California; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The National Park Service seeks a Biologist (Temporary) Carnivore Specialist to lead the science-based Carnivore Program within the Terrestrial Wildlife Branch. You will design and implement ecological management actions to protect and restore park wildlife habitats across oak woodland, coniferous forest, riparian, and alpine zones.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until the closing date; the role emphasizes NEPA coordination, species conservation (fisher, red fox), and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of wildlife biology and ecology.
• Experience with habitat assessment and management planning.
• Familiarity with NEPA processes and environmental reviews.
• Ability to work in varied elevations and habitats across diverse ecosystems.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and implementation of the Carnivore Program based on science and ecological data.
• Coordinate inventory, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and interpretation of terrestrial wildlife and habitats across multiple habitats.
• Support compliance activities related to wildlife and habitat, including NEPA and related assessments.

Connaissances

Wildlife biology

Ecology

Field methods

NEPA compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biology

Outils

GIS

Description du poste

Open: October 26, 2026 — Closes: November 9, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Biologist (Temporary) (Direct Hiring Authority), Carnivore Specialist, under the direction of the Chief of Terrestrial Wildlife in the Terrestrial Wildlife Branch. The position leads the development and implementation of a science-based ecological management Carnivore Program for terrestrial wildlife. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/09/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Using scientifically sound expertise in wildlife biology and ecology to understand the impacts of human-caused climate change and other internal/external threats to park terrestrial wildlife and habitat and to design and implement appropriate management actions to mitigate these threats. Develop and implement plans for the inventory, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, conservation, research, and interpretation of terrestrial wildlife/habitat across a wide range of elevations including, but not limited to, oak woodland, coniferous forest, riparian, meadow, and alpine habitats. Implement effective ecologically-based wildlife management practices that include protecting and restoring threatened or endangered species (such as fisher and red fox), minimizing negative human impacts. Assist with park compliance activities in relation to wildlife and associated habitats, such as NEPA, Threatened and Endangered Species Consultations (section 7), Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.