Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Galloway, NJ invites applications for a Biologist position at the New Jersey Ecological Field Services Field Office. You will work on planning and executing ecological studies, assisting with restoration plans, and contributing to resource protection and public information in the region.

The work supports ongoing ecosystem management and scientific reporting. Open: September 21, 2026 — Closes: September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and execution of complex studies and assessments or independently plans, organizes and implements limited studies concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect ecosystems.
• Assists with implementation of restoration plans required for species propagation/production, resource protection, ecological factors, public information, and other aspects of natural resource management.
• Gathers, organizes, and interprets a wide variety of biological, ecological, pathological, public use data or other information pertinent to scientific studies.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: September 21, 2026 — Closes: September 30, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Biologist working in Galloway, NJ for New Jersey Ecological Field Services Field Office. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Participates in the planning and execution of complex studies and assessments or independently plans, organizes and implements limited studies concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect ecosystems. Assists with implementation of restoration plans required for species propagation/production, resource protection, ecological factors, public information, and other aspects of natural resource management. As directed, conducts program analyses, and reviews results of studies or investigations. Assists in developing, directing, and ensuring completion of program objectives and associated documentation on a continuing basis in accordance with established program directives. Conducts on-going analysis of programs and analyzes results of special studies or investigations. Drafts or prepares reports with recommendations for changes, elimination or improvement of operations and program plans. Gathers, organizes, and interprets a wide variety of biological, ecological, pathological, public use data or other information pertinent to scientific studies.