ESA Compliance Biologist – Field Wildlife Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Virginia Ecological Services Field Office in Gloucester, Virginia seeks a Fish and Wildlife Biologist to protect and restore wildlife resources.

Salary varies by grade; GS-09 and GS-11 pay scales are listed, with steps ranging from the mid 60s to near 100k annually; openings close on September 28, 2026.

Duties include coordinating Endangered Species Act activities, conducting status surveys, and collaborating with federal, state, and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates activities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. Inspects projects for compliance with policies and plans; prepares technical material for signatures.
• Plans and conducts status surveys for listed and candidate species in cooperation with other agencies and contractors.

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Virginia Ecological Services Field Office in Gloucester, Virginia seeks a Fish and Wildlife Biologist to protect and restore wildlife resources.

Salary varies by grade; GS-09 and GS-11 pay scales are listed, with steps ranging from the mid 60s to near 100k annually; openings close on September 28, 2026.

Duties include coordinating Endangered Species Act activities, conducting status surveys, and collaborating with federal, state, and local partners.