You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist , within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with Region 7, Marine Mammals Management Office, duty location Anchorage, Alaska. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 1.49% is authorized.
As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates and facilitates activities pursuant to the Marine Mammals Protection Act. Writes Incidental Take Authorizations under the Marine Mammals Protection Act. Provides guidance to, and directs and evaluates the work of, journey level and other lower-graded biologists in matters pertinent to areas of special expertise.
Acts as technical advisor to other Field Office staff on northern sea otters, polar bears and Pacific walrus. Consults with staff in preparation of mitigation measures and conservation recommendations. Coordinates wide ranging initiatives involving other Federal and state agencies, organizations, and the public.
Plans, investigates, conducts, and reviews on-site ecological investigations on a wide variety of the most complex and diverse Federal land and water resource development proposals to determine their effects on fish and wildlife resources, with special emphasis on polar bears, Pacific walrus and northern sea otters in Alaska. Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-12.
At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-12. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.
The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
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
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This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $84439 – $131571/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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