JOB SUMMARY: This position is a FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, performing the duties of a Senior Private Lands Biologist, GS- 0401-11/12 working in Annapolis, Maryland for the R5-Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office. MAJOR DUTIES: As a FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Works with other Service programs to guide and coordinate activities on private lands that will benefit threatened and endangered species and migratory birds. Works with National Wildlife Refuge Offices to guide and coordinate activities on private lands that complement activities on Service lands or contribute to the resolution of problems on refuges that are caused by off-refuge land use activities. Works with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices and other local, State and Federal organizations to guide and coordinate activities on private lands that will benefit inter-jurisdictional fish species Develops partnerships with private landowners and other external partners; develops habitat restoration projects at a landscape scale; and participates in the development of State and Regional program-related policy, goals and objectives. Evaluates the effectiveness of landscape scale private lands initiatives, and recommends modifications to approach to the PFW State and Regional Coordinators, local supervisor, and more senior Service management. Uses discretion to identify methods and practices for meeting the Service's State and Regional PFW Program goals. Responsible for project management and team coordination in addition to training, mentoring, and coordinating work efforts between team members and other private lands staff in the state. Plans the work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts priorities, and deadlines. Schedules, assigns, and directs the work within the scope of the supervisor's expectations, and provides input to work performance. Ensures projects meet scope and timelines outlined by the program. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.