ESA Compliance Biologist - Field Surveys & Policy Liaison

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Virginia is seeking a human resources/ESA specialist at the GS-11 level.

The role focuses on coordinating and facilitating ESA activities, inspecting projects for compliance, drafting concurrence letters and Biological Opinions for supervisor signature, and coordinating initiatives with federal/state agencies and the public. Developmental duties apply when below full performance level.

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
• Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates activities pursuant to sections 4,6,7,8, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Inspects projects for compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, agreements, and plans; provides recommendations for action to ensure Endangered Species Act compliance.
• Drafts concurrence letters, technical assistance correspondence, and Biological Opinions for signature of the Field Office Supervisor.
• Coordinates wide ranging initiatives involving other Federal and state agencies, organizations, and the public in fully implementing Endangered Species Act programs.
• Plans and conducts status surveys for both listed and candidate species, in cooperation with other Federal and state agency personnel, private organization representatives, and contractors; negotiates agreements for status surveys with prospective contractors and personnel of cooperating agencies.

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Virginia is seeking a human resources/ESA specialist at the GS-11 level.

The role focuses on coordinating and facilitating ESA activities, inspecting projects for compliance, drafting concurrence letters and Biological Opinions for supervisor signature, and coordinating initiatives with federal/state agencies and the public. Developmental duties apply when below full performance level.