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Open: October 8, 2026 — Closes: October 22, 2026
Summary
This position will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist GS-0401-11/12 and technical advisor in at least one of the following specialty areas: Endangered Species; Federal Activities; Environmental Contaminants; and/or Partners for Fish and Wildlife. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Collaborates and builds productive internal and external relationships on matters of complex nature to promote conservation; especially with regards to transportation related projects and infrastructure. Communicates clearly and effectively, both internally and externally, such that technical or complicated subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external. Negotiates with project proponents and Federal/state agencies concerning measures, standards, and procedures to protect, restore, enhance, and conserve fish and wildlife resources. Proactively seeks out creative, conservation solutions. Project Management: Develops, establishes and maintains timelines, manages, coordinates, collaborates, evaluates, negotiates, documents, and monitors complex projects from cradle to grave using established processes that provide the full record of a project. Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities on transportation related projects and infrastructure pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures. Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat. Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted. Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on trust, rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
