FUL-Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Baring, ME

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, is hiring a Wildlife Biologist for the Northern Maine National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Baring, Maine. The position plans, develops, coordinates, and implements biological programs or a major segment of biological programs for one or more refuges. The selected grade level determines pay; first-time federal hires normally start at step 1 of the applicable grade.

The position includes substantial field work as well as office work. Field duties may involve strenuous activity across wet, rough, uneven, or rocky terrain, travel to remote study sites, and extended camping in remote field camps. Travel may be by boat, small aircraft, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or on foot. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures and weather, biting insects, and large animals such as bears and moose, and may need to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The position is subject to a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period. It is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority, which limits eligibility to applicants residing within 50 miles of Baring, Maine at the time of application; proof of residency is required. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed.

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.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, subject to agency evaluation and written certification for continued employment.
• Must meet the mandatory biological-science education requirement: a qualifying biological science degree with specified coursework in wildlife subjects, zoology, and botany or related plant sciences; or the specified coursework combined with appropriate experience or additional education. Transcripts are required when education is used to qualify.
• Must meet the specialized experience, education, or permitted combination of education and experience for the selected grade: GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11. Specialized experience requirements increase by grade and cover wildlife or habitat surveys and investigations, biological data collection and analysis, management plans or programs, recommendations, and technical reports as specified in the announcement.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• When claiming experience, the resume must state full-time or 40 hours per week, or part-time with hours worked per week.
• Applicants must reside within the 50-mile local commuting area around Baring, Maine when applying and provide proof of residency.
• When education is used to qualify, transcripts must be submitted. Foreign education must be evaluated by a qualified credential interpretation organization as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, plan, manage, and implement biological programs involving natural resources.
• Plan, organize, and implement biological activities, including habitat manipulation, that affect refuge biological resources.
• Develop and review comprehensive wildlife management plans and coordinate with other refuge programs affecting biological resources.
• Develop and recommend management plans covering biological programs.
• Provide biological advice and guidance to management in developing management plans and coordinate activities.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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