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.
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.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $35.96 – $46.75/hr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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