You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS-0401-11 with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service working for Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office. Pay will vary based on duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plans and conducts ecological investigations and environmental assessments to evaluate the impacts of land and water development projects on fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Reviews and processes Endangered Species Act (ESA) permits and related documents, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Develops and implements fish and wildlife management and mitigation plans to conserve, protect, restore, and enhance species and their habitats. Analyzes biological data, prepares technical reports and biological opinions, and recommends measures to minimize adverse impacts on threatened and endangered species.
Coordinates with Federal, Tribal, and state agencies, conservation partners, and the public to provide biological guidance, regulatory assistance, and conservation information.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $87061 – $113185/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →