JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Fish Biologist (Habitat Restoration Coordinator), GS- 0482-11/12 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Fish Biologist (Habitat Restoration Coordinator) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a senior fish biologist associated with implementation of the AFRP and CVPIA, and as an expert on resource issues relative to fish management, habitat protection and enhancement, and endangered species. Develops and facilitates science to inform restoration and management of aquatic habitats. Plans and implements program initiatives, or portions of programs and formulates long and short-term budget needs and negotiating for program funds to support fish restoration and monitoring aspects of fish habitat restoration. Coordinates with other Federal and State agencies; counties and municipalities; universities, industries; public and private utilities and irrigation and water districts; urban, agricultural, industrial, and environmental organizations; local watershed workgroups and technical advisory committees; and other interest groups to express Service policy and negotiate positions and projects that will provide increased protection and enhancement of fish and their habitats. Develops, coordinates, negotiates and manages contracts, grants, task orders, purchase orders, reimbursable agreements, and cooperative agreements necessary to implement activities in support of increased protection and enhancement of fish populations and their habitats. Develops and coordinates development of the technical information, implementation plans, reports and other documents, including environmental and permitting documents, necessary to facilitate implementation and monitoring of restoration projects Reports status of projects and implementation of specific projects to the interested public, professional societies, community leaders, congressional staff members, news media, landowners, local watershed workgroups, and officials of other Federal, State, and local agencies. 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. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.