Biologist (Invasive Species Program Manager)

National Park Service • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Biologist (Invasive Species Program Manager) serves in the National Park Service’s Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate, Biological Resources Division, Landscape Restoration and Adaptation Branch. The position directs service-wide invasive species management efforts, covering invasive plants and animals, to protect and preserve NPS lands, waters, infrastructure, and values.

The position provides technical and scientific advice on invasive species management, oversees the Invasive Plant Management Teams and service-wide invasive species data efforts, and develops strategic plans and programs in coordination with federal and state agencies, industry representatives, and outside interest groups. It may supervise subordinate employees responsible for developing and applying service-wide invasive species response and management strategies.

Requirements

• Meet the basic educational requirement through a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to the position, or a qualifying combination of related coursework and experience or additional education.
• Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
• Have experience managing native and non-native plant and animal species across a wide variety of ecosystems.
• Have experience applying knowledge of biological characteristics, conditions, and interrelationships of diverse ecosystems to determine and conserve ecosystem health, integrity, and sustainability.
• Have experience providing program leadership, including budget management.
• Have experience coordinating, negotiating, and communicating with multiple and diverse stakeholders.
• Have experience analyzing the success of invasive species management projects and evaluating program success.
• Include hours worked per week in the resume; include GS level for federal positions listed in the resume.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee.
• Submit transcripts to support claimed education where required.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National; pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, E-Verify, and any applicable employment checks.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and obtain or maintain pesticide application certification.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable, and participate in direct deposit.
• Complete required government credit card training and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• A one-year probationary period may be required; continued employment beyond the period depends on written agency certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and scientific advisor to the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate on invasive species management, ensuring invasive plant program work is technically adequate, scientifically credible, and compliant with policy directives.
• Manage Invasive Plant Management Teams in coordination with regional invasive plant leads and program liaisons, including annual budget formulation and fiscal responsibility, review of annual work plans, preparation of annual reports, safety compliance, and strategic planning.
• Provide oversight and leadership for service-wide invasive species data management, including GPRA invasive species measures, emerging metrics, and the National Invasive Species Information Management System.
• Develop and implement national invasive species strategic plans, investments, and programs in coordination with federal and state agencies, industry representatives, and outside interest groups.
• Represent the National Park Service on interagency and inter-Divisional committees, task forces, and special interest groups related to invasive species management.
• Supervise subordinate employees, as appropriate, who develop and apply service-wide invasive species response and management strategies.
• Obtain and maintain pesticide application certification and a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Complete required government credit card training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior