Biological Science Technician (Animal)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a wildlife management specialist to help protect agriculture, natural resources, and public safety by assessing, reducing, and eliminating problems caused by wildlife.

The successful candidate will work under the Fed Transition hiring path, perform field operations, and coordinate with partners to implement techniques that prevent damage and promote coexistence with wildlife.

Responsibilities

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

This position involves wildlife management and use of techniques to control damage caused by wildlife to help protect agriculture, natural resources, property, and threats to human health and safety. The work is concerned with wildlife damage management operations relating to the assessment, reduction, and/or elimination of problems associated with wild and/or feral animal species.

Key Responsibilities

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Requirements & Education

Please see above for education qualification information.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $56262 - $73142/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.