Senior Bottomland Hardwood Forester (FW1613-LA-001)ID:FW1613-LA-001Location:LottieProgram:FWSWage/Hr:$60.00Hours/Week:29 per week - Estimated 348 total hoursMinimum Age:55The Fish and Wildlife Service Experienced Services Program was established to create a unique partnership to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The Fish and Wildlife ESP connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the Fish and Wildlife Service to provide scientific, technical, and administrative services in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service priority multiple-use related programs and authorities. The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as Enrollee and are not employees of FWS or National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). NEW Solutions is the ESP Non-governmental organization (NGO) responsible for administrative aspects of the Program, and the Enrollees work under Fish and Wildlife Service direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out the Fish and Wildlife Service mission. Fish and Wildlife Service ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current, to access new training opportunities, to engage in gainful project-based positions, and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy and their own financial security. Background security investigation may be required prior to start date. Location, hours and hourly pay are noted in this position description. FWS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for approximately 348 hours at 29 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors). The Enrollee will be doing intermittent work and hours may vary.Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Forestry OR BA/BS Degree in Forest ManagementIndependently cruise and mark timberExperience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS OutlookDuties:A senior forester will assist with bottomland hardwood forestry management at Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex, specifically on Atchafalaya, Big Branch Marsh, Bogue Chitto and Cat Island NWRs. Incumbent will assist with timber cruising, timber marking, invasive species treatment, beaver trapping, tree planting, marsh planting, boundary marking, timber and fire management plan reviews. Work is estimated throughout 12 weeks in 2024 (2 weeks in the Spring, 4 weeks in the summer, 4 weeks in the fall and 2 weeks in the winter)Timber Cruise30%Timber Making30%Trapping20%Boundary Maintenance10%Management plan review10%Other:Travel Requirements: Some travel required in the complex and neighboring statesOvernight travel: estimated maximum of 12 days through the end of calendar year 2024Government Vehicle Training: Online Defensive Driving Certificate is required??Physical requirements: Appointee is required to be able to work in harsh conditions for long hours and able to lift up to 50lbsNEW 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.
