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 936 hours at 24 hours per week minimum during peak season. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors).The Enrollee must live within commutable distance to Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge, St Charles, Arkansas.
Duties:
Duties include meeting/greeting/assisting visitors, fielding phone calls, and stocking brochures.
Qualifications:
HS/GED Degree OR Previously completed training in Visitor Services Experience
Other:
National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions)
06/01/2024
Charleston,AR