Fish and Wildlife Biologist

About this role

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/09/2026-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 minimum qualifications: 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: Possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.. You must submit transcripts. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -AND- Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level: A.

Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: (1) Independently planning and conducting biological or ecological investigations of low-to-moderate complexity to evaluate the effects of land or water development projects on fish, wildlife, or their habitats.

(2) Analyzing biological or ecological data, evaluating environmental impacts, and developing recommendations to address identified resource management concerns. (3) Independently reviewing standard permit applications or evaluating projects of low-to-moderate complexity for compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies. (4) Assisting in developing comprehensive fish and wildlife conservation or management plans, conducting biological studies, and recommending improvements to management practices in coordination with diverse partners.