Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-09 (TEMP-LL)
As a Wildlife Biologist within the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Plans and executes studies and investigations concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect wildlife communities and ecosystems. Analyzes data, performs scientific tests, and conducts studies on the impact of existing or proposed management or public practices on wildlife resources. Coordinates studies of wildlife populations, makes recommendations to improve their habitat, reports on their status as suitable candidates for listing as endangered or threatened species and develops recovery plans. Prepares reports on study findings and recommendations. Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/wildlife-biologist-gs-0486. If you are qualifying based on specialized experience, in addition to the basic education requirements listed in the link above, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. For GS-09:
One year of appropriate professional experience in wildlife biology that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-07 level work may include:
1) assisting with planning, organizing, and implementing wildlife scientific investigations; 2) performing data analyses on portions of larger wildlife scientific investigations; 3) participating in gathering, organizing, and interpreting biological, ecological, pathological, public use, or other information pertinent to wildlife research studies and/or scientific investigations. For examples 1-3, the work involved following established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions; using some judgment in applying basic principles and procedures; solving minor problems and making routine decisions.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Plans and executes studies and investigations concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect wildlife communities and ecosystems. Analyzes data, performs scientific tests, and conducts studies on the impact of existing or proposed management or public practices on wildlife resources. Coordinates studies of wildlife populations, makes recommendations to improve their habitat, reports on their status as suitable candidates for listing as endangered or threatened species and develops recovery plans. Prepares reports on study findings and recommendations. Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/wildlife-biologist-gs-0486. If you are qualifying based on specialized experience, in addition to the basic education requirements listed in the link above, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. For GS-09:
One year of appropriate professional experience in wildlife biology that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-07 level work may include:
1) assisting with planning, organizing, and implementing wildlife scientific investigations; 2) performing data analyses on portions of larger wildlife scientific investigations; 3) participating in gathering, organizing, and interpreting biological, ecological, pathological, public use, or other information pertinent to wildlife research studies and/or scientific investigations. For examples 1-3, the work involved following established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions; using some judgment in applying basic principles and procedures; solving minor problems and making routine decisions.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0486 Wildlife Biology - Salary Range:
$64,535 to $83,897 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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