Fish and Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service•Nacogdoches, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fish and Wildlife Biologist works in a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office in Nacogdoches, Texas, addressing complex plant and wildlife conservation issues primarily in eastern Texas, as well as projects elsewhere in the state and beyond. The position works with multiple state and Federal partners and serves as an agency expert on threatened, endangered, and at-risk species, including the red-cockaded woodpecker, Louisiana pinesnake, Kisatchie painted crayfish, western chicken turtle, Coryell's false dragonhead, Texas trillium, Texas heelsplitter, Louisiana pigtoe, alligator snapping turtle, and tricolored bat. The biologist provides technical assistance concerning the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other wildlife and conservation laws. The position independently administers activities under the Endangered Species Act, including section 7 consultations and conferences, section 10 conservation agreements, and drafting or reviewing documents associated with section 4. The role also coordinates landscape-scale conservation and recovery projects with state, Federal, and private entities, and develops work plans and technical reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations concerning management plans, development projects, and conservation agreements.

Requirements

Meet the basic educational requirement: a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to the position; or the specified combination of coursework and appropriate experience or additional education.
Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service, including experience in the stated ecological investigations, coordination, conservation agreements, Endangered Species Act work, technical advising, and implementation of environmental laws and policies.
Submit transcripts to document required education; transcripts must include the specified identifying and academic information.
Include full-time or part-time status and hours worked per week in the resume for experience to receive credit.
Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Serve a one-year probationary period, subject to evaluation and written certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

Work with multiple state and Federal partners on complex plant and wildlife conservation issues, primarily in eastern Texas.
Serve as an agency expert on threatened, endangered, and at-risk species occurring in east Texas.
Provide technical assistance to agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders regarding the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other wildlife or conservation laws.
Administer Endangered Species Act activities, including section 7 consultations and conferences, negotiating and developing section 10 conservation agreements, and drafting or reviewing section 4 documents.
Coordinate landscape-scale conservation and recovery projects with state, Federal, and private entities for species whose ranges overlap east Texas.
Develop work plans and technical reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding management plans, development projects, and conservation agreements.