Conservation Planner

Conservation Planner ID: FW5041-CO-001 Location: Remote Posted Date: 5/15/2026 Agency: FWS Wage/Hr: $60.00 Hours/Week: 10+ Minimum Age: 55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and operational support to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE An "Enrollee" is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An "Enrollee" is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. Duties: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is conducting conservation and NEPA planning to ensure compliance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act (Improvement Act) and internal Service policy. These planning efforts will occur within the Service's Mountain Prairie region. Drafting conservation plans for various field stations, including but not limited to the following: Comprehensive Conservation Plans, Habitat Management Plans, Visitor Use Plans, Inventory and Monitoring Plans, and Fire Management Plans. 30% Draft appropriate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses and other associated compliance documentation in compliance applicable federal statutes, regulations, and rules (including all changes and/or amendments). 30% Assist in preparing a variety of graphic products such as brochures, posters, maps, figures, sketches, concept drawings, or other graphic products for planning processes. 5% Keep an Administrative Record for services performed. The administrative record will be prepared in an excel spreadsheet and all documents must be linked to the spreadsheet. 5% Asist the Service in response and analysis of comments on the draft conservation plans and associated NEPA analyses 10% Coordinating with field and regional staff, as well as subject matter experts, on development of draft documents. 20% Qualifications: in N/A OR BA/BS Degree in Wildlife Biology preferred with minimum additional experience of 10 year(s) in conservation planning. OR Previously completed training in N/A Click or tap here to enter text. Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Click or tap her to enter text. Other: Required Certifications: N/A Overnight travel: Travel is a possibility (once per year) but not required Air travel anticipated: Once a year max Health and Safety Considerations: N/A Required Safety Gear: N/A Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.