Park Biologist: Ecosystem Restoration & Invasive Management

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

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.