Biologist (Ecological Services)

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/20/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience applying professional knowledge of fish and wildlife biology, ecology, or conservation biology to assist in the development of comprehensive wildlife management plans to ensure conservation, protection, and enhancement of wildlife and their habitat; compiling, evaluating, or analyzing data to develop

Salaire : $69,789 – $109,777/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus. The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Click here to learn more about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.