Field Wildlife Biologist: Habitat & Population Studies

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Baring Plantation (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Maine seeks a Wildlife Biologist to design, analyze and implement biological programs involving natural resources and habitat manipulation.

You will help plan activities for refuge resources and coordinate with other refuge programs to support wildlife management goals. The role requires meeting rigorous education and experience requirements for federal service, including biology-focused degrees and documented field experience in wildlife surveys, data

Qualifications

• Degree in biological science with wildlife subjects and zoology coursework; transcripts required.
• Combination of education and experience may suffice.
• At GS-07: one full year of specialized experience or education as substitute.
• At GS-09/GS-11: higher qualifications or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing, analyzing, planning, managing and implementing biological programs involving natural resources.
• Planning, organizing and implementing biological activities affecting refuge resources.
• Developing and reviewing wildlife management plans and coordinating with other refuge programs.
• Providing biological advice and coordination for management in development of plans.

Skills

Wildlife biology

Field surveys

Biological data

Management planning

Education

Biological science degree

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Maine seeks a Wildlife Biologist to design, analyze and implement biological programs involving natural resources and habitat manipulation.

You will help plan activities for refuge resources and coordinate with other refuge programs to support wildlife management goals. The role requires meeting rigorous education and experience requirements for federal service, including biology-focused degrees and documented field experience in wildlife surveys, data