Fish and Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Davis, WV

16h

About The Position

The Fish and Wildlife Biologist serves the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The position plans and carries out biological and habitat management projects, with a focus on restoring and conserving native, threatened, and endangered species. Duties may be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level. The position is offered at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels, with qualifications met through specialized experience, graduate education, or a combination of both, in addition to the required basic education. The role includes substantial field work and may be suitable for telework with supervisor approval. The position requires a valid driver's license and wearing a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
• Must meet the basic education requirement: a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a similar related discipline; alternatively, a combination of relevant coursework with appropriate experience or additional education.
• For GS-09, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 involving assistance with biological or habitat project design and execution, biological field data collection and maintenance, biological or ecological data management and analysis using software, contributing to technical reports or scientific documentation, and supporting habitat assessments for sensitive, rare, or threatened species; or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a relevant master's degree; or a qualifying combination.
• For GS-11, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 involving design and implementation of biological or habitat management projects, collection and analysis of biological and ecological data, preparation of technical reports and presentation of scientific findings, habitat assessments for priority, rare, threatened, or endangered species, and participation in interdisciplinary environmental reviews; or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree; or a qualifying combination.
• Applicants claiming qualifying experience must document hours worked per week; education used to qualify must be supported by transcripts.
• Current federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement wildlife and habitat management projects focused on restoration and conservation of native, threatened, and endangered species; coordinate approvals and ensure effective execution.
• Collect, organize, and analyze biological and ecological data using field methods, GIS, and statistical tools; maintain databases and prepare technical reports with management recommendations.
• Conduct inventories and assessments of habitat conditions and species status, and investigate population trends, reproductive success, and demographic indicators to inform conservation actions.
• Develop and communicate data visualizations, summaries, and presentations for FWS leadership, partners, and stakeholders using diverse methods to convey scientific findings.
• Provide technical biological guidance and outreach to internal staff, partner agencies, Tribal entities, conservation organizations, and community groups; build and maintain cooperative relationships for collaborative conservation efforts.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Potential recruitment or relocation incentive, subject to eligibility and case-by-case approval
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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