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Open: October 22, 2026 — Closes: November 4, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist , within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with Region 7, Marine Mammals Management Office, duty location Anchorage, Alaska. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 1.49% is authorized.
Major Duties
As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates and facilitates activities pursuant to the Marine Mammals Protection Act. Writes Incidental Take Authorizations under the Marine Mammals Protection Act. Provides guidance to, and directs and evaluates the work of, journey level and other lower-graded biologists in matters pertinent to areas of special expertise. Acts as technical advisor to other Field Office staff on northern sea otters, polar bears and Pacific walrus. Consults with staff in preparation of mitigation measures and conservation recommendations. Coordinates wide ranging initiatives involving other Federal and state agencies, organizations, and the public. Plans, investigates, conducts, and reviews on-site ecological investigations on a wide variety of the most complex and diverse Federal land and water resource development proposals to determine their effects on fish and wildlife resources, with special emphasis on polar bears, Pacific walrus and northern sea otters in Alaska. Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-12. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-12. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
