You will serve as a Fish Biologist with US Fish and Wildlife Service. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Salary Range: GS11: $84,439 - $109,777 GS12: $101,206 - $131,571 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 1.49% is authorized.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provides fisheries and fish habitat expertise and serves as a consultant and technical advisor to affected Refuges, federal agencies, State of Alaska agencies, and partner organizations. Prepares fishery management and investigation plans, review and critiques work products and prepares agency comments.
Meets with Tribal government representatives, members of other federal agencies, State and local officials, concerned citizens, and private, industry and public interest groups to gain input in project evaluations and Service activities. Where delegated to do so, makes decisions concerning the management of the Office's responsibilities based on expressed internal and external concerns.
Studies and synthesizes current research and reports related to fishery management functions and directs such information to subordinates and personnel from other groups and agencies for their use. Develops investigation plans and proposals and conducts fishery investigations which include the determination of life history characteristics, population size, exploitation rates, distribution and migration, fish habitat requirements, and limiting factors.
Such investigations require the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of a variety of chemical, physical, and biological parameters. 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 $84439 – $131571/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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