You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist (Private Lands) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, responsible for independently identifying and engaging key stakeholders; developing and implementing strategic communication; understanding diverse human values and interests in relation to habitat restoration; and carrying out all field level financial and technical assistance and habitat restoration aspects of the Partners for Fish & Wildlife (PFW) program.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plans, designs, implements, and monitors fish and wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement projects on private lands, including stream, wetland, riparian, grassland, and upland habitats. Develops management plans, project objectives, work plans, schedules, and budgets to support fish and wildlife habitat conservation priorities.
Provides technical assistance to private landowners, Federal and State agencies, Tribes, conservation organizations, and other partners on habitat restoration and fish and wildlife conservation activities. Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with private landowners and conservation partners to identify, develop, and implement habitat restoration projects.
Prepares project documentation, financial assistance packages, agreements, reports, and other materials necessary to secure funding and implement conservation projects. Coordinates conservation activities with government agencies, agricultural interests, conservation organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to accomplish fish and wildlife resource objectives.
Represents the Service at meetings, working groups, committees, and public outreach events and communicates technical information related to habitat restoration, conservation programs, and fish and wildlife resources.
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.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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