R3 Section 7 Pesticide Pilot Project Liaison (FW1605-MN-001)

The 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 512 hours at 16 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors).

Qualifications:

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Experience with Endangered Species Act pesticide consultations preferred OR BA/BS Degree in Endangered Species Act Implementation

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams

Duties:

Develop a draft process to mitigate the risk of pesticides to listed species by piloting an offset process focusing on R3 resources and species. Collaborate with the HQ Pesticide Team to ensure process will benefit the national EPA/FWS pesticide consultations

• Draft an MOU addressing the mitigation program.   30%
• Draft key components and draft language for the Offset Implementation Plan.   30%
• Participate in team meetings and in-person workshops.   20%
• Assist in presentation development and delivery   20%

• Travel Requirements: Possible travel for meetings or workshops
• Overnight travel: 0-2 times per year
• Air travel anticipated: 0-2 times per year
• Rental cars: 0-2 times per year
• Remote work arrangements are available for this position.