You will serve as a FUL-Wildlife Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Northern Maine National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Baring, Maine. As the Wildlife Biologist, you will plan, develop, coordinate and implement biological programs or a major segment of biological programs, for a refuge or multiple refuges. 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.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Designing, analyzing, planning, managing and implementing biological programs involving natural resources. Planning, organizing and implementing biological activities, including habitat manipulation, that affect refuge biological resources. Developing and reviewing comprehensive wildlife management plans and coordinates with other refuge programs that affect biological resources.
Developing and recommending management plans covering biological programs. Providing biological advice and guidance to management in the development of management plans and coordinates activities.
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 $50460 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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