BIOLOGIST

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Biologist (Natural Resource Manager) to lead and oversee the comprehensive Natural Resources Program at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

You will guide integrated planning, habitat management, watershed restoration, species recovery, and environmental education, coordinating with federal, state, and local partners to advance conservation and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the Natural Resources Program at the U.S. Air Force Academy, ensuring alignment with mission readiness and ecological stewardship.
• Develop and update the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and integrate NR considerations into installation planning, operations, cadet education, and training activities.
• Oversee large-scale habitat management, watershed restoration, habitat conservation, and species recovery projects, including Preble's jumping mouse.
• Coordinate with USAFA leadership and staff and collaborate with Federal, State, local, and other partners to advance shared natural resource objectives.

Job description

Open: September 16, 2026 — Closes: September 29, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a BIOLOGIST (Natural Resource Manager) with US Fish and Wildlife Service responsible for leading and overseeing a comprehensive Natural Resources Program at the U.S. Air Force Academy, supporting mission readiness and ecological stewardship through integrated natural resource planning, habitat management, watershed restoration, species recovery, conservation partnerships, and environmental education.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Lead the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the U.S. Air Force Academy's comprehensive Natural Resources Program, ensuring alignment with mission readiness, ecological stewardship, and applicable conservation priorities. Develop, implement, and update the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and integrate natural resource considerations into installation planning, operations, cadet education, and training activities. Lead and oversee large-scale habitat management, watershed restoration, habitat conservation, and species recovery projects, including conservation and recovery efforts for Preble's jumping mouse. Manage and oversee natural resource contracts and projects, providing technical direction, evaluating work products, and ensuring effective implementation of program objectives. Serve as a subject matter expert and principal representative in regional and landscape-scale conservation initiatives, coordinating with U.S. Air Force Academy leadership and staff and collaborating with Federal, State, local, and other partners to advance shared natural resource objectives.