JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The government-wide direct hire authority for STEM Biological Science 401 is being used to fill this position. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 10 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. MAJOR DUTIES: Salary Information: Salary: $108,245 (Step 01) to $140,713 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Duties As a Biologist within the Western Ecological Research Center, some of your specific duties will include: Plans and conducts studies and investigations concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect ecology, fishery, and/or wildlife resources. Deploys data-collection systems and manipulates and analyzes data from these systems. Carries out investigations of ecological, fishery and/or wildlife conservation, preservation, and propagation issues. Establishes new and modified methods, techniques, and procedures to resolve obscure and novel technical problems Conducts project analyses and reviews results of studies or investigations. Evaluates the impact of the latest technological advances in ecology, fishery, and/or wildlife resource management on novel studies conducted and on current and future programs. Writes reports that include recommendations for major changes, elimination, or improvement of operations and program plans You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job. Physical Demands The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; and bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity. Work Environment Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. There is currently only one vacancy to be filled; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.