Description
The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement for the Amistad National Recreation Area Invasive and Exotic Species Prevention Work Project. The project aims to provide job training and education experience in the conservation of natural resources, specifically in the prevention of aquatic invasive species. The recipient will be responsible for recruiting and hiring a young adult to work with NPS staff on the Invasive and Exotic Species Prevention Program. The project's objectives include providing job training and education experience to the participant, educating park visitors about aquatic invasive species, and protecting public water bodies. The project will involve a wide range of biological science technician support functions, including collecting and organizing aquatic invasive field data, installing and operating resource management equipment, and providing information to visitors.
Key aspects of the project include:
• The project's anticipated period of performance is from July 2019 to May 31, 2020
• The recipient will be responsible for recruiting and hiring a young adult from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
• The project will involve a wide range of biological science technician support functions
• The NPS will provide meaningful conservation assignments to the participant and oversee their work
• The project will support the DOI Secretary's priorities, specifically the employment of veterans and the creation of jobs in the American economy