Overview
Open & closing dates
10/20/2020 to 10/29/2020
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Salary
$64,009 to $83,210 per year
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Salisbury, MD
The employee serves as a Biologist in the provision of direct technical assistance to field office staff and producers. The biologist provides technical assistance to field offices with basic biology/environmental needs including wildlife habitat management, wetland restoration/enhancement and conservation planning, in support of the Farm Bill.
Responsibilities
Coordinates and implements Wetland Reserve Easement restoration, management, and monitoring activities.
Assists producers and field offices on Wetland Conservation Compliance activities associated with the Swampbuster provisions of the Food Security Act, as amended.
Gathers data and works in the field with producers, producer-contracted consultants, and other NRCS personnel, to conduct investigations for wildlife, wetlands restoration, and conservation compliance activities.
Provides technical assistance to field staff and producers on planning and implementing wetland and wildlife habitat projects funded through Farm Bill programs.
Provides training to NRCS employees and partners on policies, rules, and regulations related to wetlands restoration, enhancement, and conservation compliance.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.