Fish and Wildlife Biologist

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist located within the Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish and Wildlife Service Region 8, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office. GS-07: $55,934-$72,716 per annum GS-09 $68,419 - $88,949 per annum GS-11: $82,780-$107,620 per annum 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: Evaluates biological data and project operational data to determine the effects on threatened or endangered species through formal and informal consultation procedures. Assesses impacts of federal and private actions on threatened and endangered species and develops draft biological opinions required under Section 7 and reviews habitat conservation plans under Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Recommends ways to minimize or eliminate impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat.

Maintains and updates files on permits and exemptions issued for activities associated with endangered, threatened, proposed, and candidate species and their habitats. As requested, provides (compiles, collates, coordinates) extracts or summaries of these data for inclusion in such things as project documents, listing or de-listing packages, and budget exercises. Reviews and provides comments on management plans, studies and investigations required for habitat preservation and development work.

Prepares reports on progress and completion of studies, uses data to formulate recommendations for future programs and effect improvements in management practices. Interacts with biologists throughout the office's geographic area and with other agencies (Federal, Tribal, and state) that have endangered species programs. Provides technical biological guidance to requestors implementing programs for the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species.

Provide biological support on a variety of issues relating to the restoration, preservation, and conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.