Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Gloucester, Virginia
• Salary: $62640 – $98530/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-15
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Virginia Ecological Services Field Office working in Gloucester, Virginia. Pay will vary based on grade level for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Salary Range: GS-09: Step 1: $62,640 - Step 10: $81,436 GS11: Step 1: $75,788 - Step 10: $98,530

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinates and facilitates activities pursuant to sections 4,6,7,8, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act. Inspects projects for compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, agreements, and plans; provides recommendations for action to ensure Endangered Species Act compliance.

Drafts concurrence letters, technical assistance correspondence, and Biological Opinions for signature of the Field Office Supervisor. Coordinates wide ranging initiatives involving other Federal and state agencies, organizations, and the public in fully implementing Endangered Species Act programs.

Plans and conducts status surveys for both listed and candidate species, in cooperation with other Federal and state agency personnel, private organization representatives, and contractors; negotiates agreements for status surveys with prospective contractors and personnel of cooperating agencies. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

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.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contact

StaffingTeam6@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62640 – $98530/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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