Conservation Biologist – GIS & Ecological Analysis

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; City of Cortland (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Ecological Service Field Office in Cortland, NY, seeks a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS-0401-11/12.

You will prepare biological evaluations, assessments, and opinions under the Endangered Species Act and related statutes. Responsibilities include evaluating impacts on fish, wildlife, wetlands, and habitats; applying GIS/geospatial tools; and coordinating with Federal, Tribal, State, local, and private partners to advance conservation and habitat

Qualifications

• This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing biological evaluations, biological assessments, biological opinions, and related technical documents supporting Endangered Species Act and other environmental statutes.
• Evaluating the impacts of proposed actions on fish and wildlife resources, wetlands, and listed species and their habitats, and recommending conservation measures.
• Planning, conducting, and reviewing ecological investigations and environmental analyses to support conservation planning, regulatory review, and resource management decisions.
• Applying GIS and other geospatial tools to conduct spatial analyses, support field operations, and develop products for partners and public audiences.
• Coordinating with Federal, Tribal, State, local, and private partners to communicate project impacts and advance conservation objectives.

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Ecological Service Field Office in Cortland, NY, seeks a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS-0401-11/12.

You will prepare biological evaluations, assessments, and opinions under the Endangered Species Act and related statutes. Responsibilities include evaluating impacts on fish, wildlife, wetlands, and habitats; applying GIS/geospatial tools; and coordinating with Federal, Tribal, State, local, and private partners to advance conservation and habitat