Biologist – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Description: The Office of Conservation Investment (formerly the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program) of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Northeast Region is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Biologist (GS 401 11/12). The Office of Conservation Investment partners to fund conservation and connect people with nature and delivers impactful conservation outcomes through administration of 12 Federal grant programs to states and partners totaling more than $250 million annually. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to working collaboratively and effectively with a strong sense of purpose, and creating a workplace that is welcoming to all. 

Responsibilities: 

Coordinate and facilitate the development, approval and implementation of grants that effectively support State, District of Columbia, and Native American Tribal conservation, management, and outdoor access needs.

Analyze grant proposals to determine whether they 1) are eligible for funding under the respective act and applicable regulations; 2) comply with applicable laws and regulations, and policy; 3) are biologically sound; 4) are designed economically; and 5) will result in benefits commensurate with costs.

Review ongoing projects in the field and via reports to ensure that their development and/or use is carried out as originally proposed.

Provide consultation, advice, and guidance to the professional staff of the State fish and wildlife agencies, Tribal nations, and conservation organizations.

Communicates the accomplishments of grant funded work to key audiences.

Qualifications: 

Basic Requirement:

1. Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university with a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline. OR
2. Possess a combination of education that includes courses equivalent to a major as shown above AND appropriate experience or additional education that, combined, meets the basic requirements of the occupational series.

Minimum Qualification [GS-11]

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience includes supporting the development and implementation of fish and/or wildlife conservation projects or fish and/or wildlife-oriented recreation access projects; assisting with monitoring and evaluating fish and/or wildlife project activities in the field to determine progress in accomplishment of stated project objectives; assisting in data management and information exchange within or among natural resource organizations. OR
2. Completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree. OR
3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.

Minimum Qualification [GS-12]

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes developing and implementing grant proposals for fish and/or wildlife conservation or fish and/or wildlife-oriented recreation access projects; planning and implementing fish and/or wildlife research, management, access, and/or habitat protection projects; monitoring and evaluating fish and/or wildlife projects in the field to determine progress and providing guidance to address issues that occur during the project; developing and implementing cooperative partnerships to achieve fish and/or wildlife conservation or fish and/or wildlife-oriented recreation outcomes; implementing research and management projects focused on fish and/or wildlife in the marine environment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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