You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with US Fish and Wildlife Service. This position serves the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. 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 (duties are described at the full performance level): Plans, designs, and implements wildlife and habitat management projects, focusing on restoration and conservation of native, threatened, and endangered species; coordinates approvals and ensures effective project execution.
Collects, organizes, and analyzes biological and ecological data using field methods, GIS, and statistical tools; maintains databases and prepares technical reports with management recommendations. Conducts inventories and assessments of habitat conditions and species status; investigates population trends, reproductive success, and demographic indicators to inform conservation actions.
Develops and communicates data visualizations, summaries, and presentations for FWS leadership, partners, and stakeholders; utilizes diverse methods to convey scientific findings. Provides technical biological guidance and outreach to internal staff, partner agencies, Tribal entities, conservation organizations, and community groups; builds and maintains cooperative relationships to support collaborative conservation efforts.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below 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.
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 $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-14 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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