West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex, TN

Position Title: Biology Support Member

Organization: US Fish and Wildlife Service

Location: West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex, TN

Position Overview:  The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. This position will help FWS realize that mission at West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

The member will support a diversity of staff members including station wildlife refuge managers, biologists, foresters, public use specialists, maintenance and administrative staff who are involved in all aspects of operation and management of a number of wildlife refuges in western TN.

Duties: 

• Member will support Refuge Biologist/Forester in all aspects of forest management ranging from timber surveys, timber marking, development of forest management prescriptions, and predator control.
• Member will assist refuge managers in habitat management activities including management of moist soil units, agricultural management, and water management activities.
• Member will support maintenance staff in rehabilitation of refuge infrastructure including roads, levees, offices, and maintenance facilities.
• Member will support public use staff in special events, on and off-site programs, including consumptive and non-consumptive public use activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required [three-part criminal history check.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Members may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a Bachelor of Sciences degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as forest management, habitat management, wildlife biology, waterfowl management.
• Knowledge of wildlife biology, forest management, moist soil management, and agricultural management.
• Ability and willingness to work in a field environment with insects, pests, mosquitoes, and snakes.
• Deep interest in wildlife management.

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, hiking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment. Required to stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and/or crouch. Ability to hike over rough terrain, and camp overnight under field conditions.
• Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: Frequently moves up to 50 lbs., ability to move up to 75 lbs.
• Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
• Noise Environment: Moderate to high noise such as gas-powered chainsaws and other hand and power tools.
• Travel: This position does not require unique travel.

Start/End Dates: February 2024-February 2025

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.