This position is a Supervisory Biologist, GS- 0401-13 working in Arcata, CA, for the R8-Arcata Fish and Wildlife.
As a SUPERVISORY BIOLOGIST your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a large, complex scientific program/project. Manages the formulation of program objectives, priorities, and techniques. Provides long range resource planning, program direction, coordination, and evaluation. Lead the development of overall program goals, objectives, policies and strategies necessary to direct the program.
Evaluates and monitors the program's accomplishments against stated goals and objectives. Monitors and coordinates with partners. As needed, directs, and oversees program and field work/activities such as monitoring, inventory, surveys, invasive species monitoring and control, research, impacts of point and non-point pollution, restoration, project reviews, and other related field activities.
When required, provides on the ground support and assistance, and arranges for or directs additional monitoring efforts designed to gather specific information that supports the FWS and program position or the development of strategies for achieving targets and goals. Coordinates field activities with local governments and other public and private entities to minimize conflicts with subsistence, commercial, and recreational activities.
Conducts public meetings for coordination and information exchange, and presentation and interpretation of project. Reviews or prepares or performs senior scientific reviews of materials in their areas of expertise. May develop training materials or training vehicles needed to convey changes or revisions to policy, guidance or data standards to Service personnel.
Develops budget proposals and other documents including the FWS budget estimates and submittals, OMB budget estimates, and the President's budget justification. As appropriate, makes funding allocation recommendations for high-priority projects within the assigned program area and associated Headquarters, Regional and/or field offices.
Assists in the execution of the program/project allocations including tracking budgets and expenditures to ensure they are in line with allocations. Conducts budget reviews, including direct/indirect cost analysis, and negotiates changes as appropriate. Works closely with appropriate FWS staff to ensure compliance with any constraints concerning source, timing, delivery, and amounts of appropriated funds.
Responds to Congressional inquiries and actions relative to budget development and execution, and program/project implementation. Monitors and oversees the financial tracking systems to document and report on projects, funding needs, and work accomplishments. Coordinates the preparation, review, and distribution of program and project reports as needed, including annual reports, and special reporting requirements or requests to meet GPRA, OMB and HQ needs.
Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary to accomplish the work. Plans the work to be accomplished, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance expectations for employees. Conducts formal performance reviews. Identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees.
Approves leave and certifies time and attendance, and interviews candidates for positions. Hears and resolves informal complaints and grievances, effects minor disciplinary measures, and recommends action in more serious cases. Provides advice and counsel to employees on both work and administrative matters. Develops and mentors employees to help them be successful in their position and grow in their career.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.
If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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