Fish and Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Sacramento, CA

16h

About The Position

The Fish and Wildlife Biologist serves in the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office in Sacramento, California. The position provides technical expertise and coordination to support conservation of rare, candidate, proposed, threatened, and endangered species and their habitats. Duties include supporting Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations, implementing conservation actions, coordinating initiatives with government and non-government partners, inspecting projects for compliance, and preparing and reviewing technical analyses and written materials.

The position requires a relevant biological-sciences or related degree, or a qualifying combination of coursework and experience, along with specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be permitted with supervisor approval. The position may require wearing a uniform, and a uniform allowance will be provided.

Requirements

• Meet the basic educational requirement: a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or an appropriate related discipline; or qualifying coursework combined with appropriate experience or additional education.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service, including experience implementing conservation strategies, recovery plans, or risk analyses pursuant to Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation; leading conservation or restoration work in estuarine systems and tidal marshes; coordinating endangered-species conservation initiatives among agencies, organizations, and the public; preparing or reviewing natural-resource impact materials; and conducting risk assessments related to management- or development-related habitat impacts.
• Submit transcripts to document required education.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Include hours worked per week in the resume or provide the specified supporting documentation, as applicable.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• 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 if required; continued employment must be certified in writing as advancing the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to Field Office staff on habitat needs of rare, candidate, proposed, and federally listed species for Section 7 consultations with Federal agencies and designated non-Federal representatives.
• Consult with staff in preparing reasonable and prudent measures, reasonable and prudent alternatives, and conservation recommendations.
• Coordinate initiatives with Federal and state agencies, organizations, and the public to implement programs under the Endangered Species Act, Federal Power Act, and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
• Inspect projects for compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, agreements, and plans, and recommend actions to ensure compliance.
• Review rules, regulations, legislation, and statutes concerning rare, candidate, proposed, threatened, and endangered fish, wildlife, and plant resources.
• Prepare and guide preparation of correspondence, reports, and papers analyzing current conditions and assessing the implications of future actions for protected species, fish, wildlife, and habitats.
• Facilitate conservation actions authorized through Biological Opinions and other regulatory documents, including conservation strategies, recovery plans, and habitat management plans.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Federal employee benefits package
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible, qualified applicants on a case-by-case basis
• Moving expense entitlements may be authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station, subject to applicable rules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level