Supervisory Fish & Wildlife Biologist.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a large, complex scientific program/division.
• Manages the formulation of program/division objectives, priorities, and techniques.
• Provides long-range resource planning, program/division direction, coordination, and evaluation.
• Leads the development of overall program/division goals, objectives, policies, and strategies necessary to direct the program/division.
• Evaluates and monitors the program's accomplishments against stated goals and objectives.
• Maintains and fosters positive partnerships both internally and externally.
• Communicates the Service's mission and program objectives effectively to diverse audiences through clear verbal and written communication.
• Directs and supports field activities such as monitoring, surveys, restoration activities, project reviews, site visits, and related efforts; provides or coordinates on-the-ground assistance when needed.
• Performs scientific reviews related to the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and Sikes Act; analyzes complex biological data; evaluates or prepares policy and scientific arguments; provides review of scientific documents and develops training materials when necessary.
• Develops and tracks budgets for reimbursables and recommends funding allocations.
• Provides supervision including workload planning and management, assigning workload, conducting performance reviews, supporting employee development, identifying training needs, and conducting hiring actions.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/27/2026).

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide this information may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Basic Educational Requirement

• Degree: in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts.
• Combination of education and experience: includes coursework equivalent to a major (i.e., 24 semester/36 quarter hours) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualification GS-13

One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes:

• Coordinating, supervising, or leading a branch, field station, or team focused on the management/conservation of natural resources.
• Identifying and solving challenging and complex issues related to natural resource management/conservation, visitor services, outreach, or other natural resource programs.
• Serving as a natural resource or conservation organization manager or coordinator representing a federal entity in negotiating with diverse individuals or groups.
• Exercising direct responsibility for developing or implementing policies, plans, standards, or procedures to carry out fish and/or wildlife management/conservation.
• Managing teams focused on the planning, directing, or executing of short and long-term activities in fish and/or wildlife management/conservation that affect a diverse group of stakeholders/partners.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

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.

Additional Information

• Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
• PCS INFORMATION: Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable.
• Discretionary entitlements are not authorized for this position.
• If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.
• All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here.
• The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.