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Open: November 13, 2026 — Closes: November 20, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Biologist (Ecological Services) located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish & Wildlife Service Region 7 at the Anchorage Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office in Anchorage, Alaska.
Major Duties
At the full performance level (GS-11), some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plan, evaluate, and carry out complex ecological investigations and inspections of complex land and water resource development projects to determine their effects on fish and/or wildlife resources and habitats, ensuring compliance with legal standards and recommending appropriate actions. Lead the review and processing of research and recovery permits in coordination with federal, tribal, and state agencies, and ensure adherence to policies and deadlines and provide technical information regarding the permit process to field offices. Develop comprehensive fish and/or wildlife mitigation and management plans to ensure the preservation, protection, and enhancement of species and habitats across diverse ecological conditions, organize and implement biological and habitat preservation work, and analyze program outcomes to recommend improvements. Maintain communication with biologists and partner agencies, provide technical biological guidance for conservation and recovery programs, and represent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at professional meetings and public forums. Draft and review biological portions of environmental assessments, impact statements, or resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions; and recommend ways to minimize or eliminate impacts on listed species. Respond to inquiries from the public and media, prepare informational materials, assist with public meetings, and provide training to new or lower-grade personnel as required. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
