You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, Southern Nevada Fish & Wildlife Office, Las Vegas, NV.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Conduct Endangered Species Act section 7 consultation with Federal agencies on a variety of projects, primarily renewable energy. Conduct environmental reviews including National Environmental Policy Act reviews with other Federal agencies for a variety of projects, primarily renewable energy. Review project survey and environmental reports.
Provide technical support to internal and external partners on project design and interpretation of site-specific projects. Identify resource needs and recommendations for ESA-listed species relative to inter-agency project planning. Produce maps and other products for project evaluations. Present results at inter-agency and public forums. Maintain effective cooperative working relationships with internal staff, Federal and State agencies.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience. 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 $91427 – $118857/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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