Fish and Wildlife Biologist.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Davis (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks a qualified biologist to plan and implement wildlife and habitat management projects, focusing on restoration and conservation of native, threatened, and endangered species.

The role involves collecting data, applying GIS and statistics, and preparing technical reports for management decisions. The position requires field data collection, population assessments, and delivering data visualizations and presentations to leadership and partners.

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date 10/27/2026.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and implements wildlife and habitat management projects, focusing on restoration and conservation of native, threatened, and endangered species; coordinates approvals and ensures effective project execution.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes biological and ecological data using field methods, GIS, and statistical tools; maintains databases and prepares technical reports with management recommendations.
• Conducts inventories and assessments of habitat conditions and species status; investigates population trends, reproductive success, and demographic indicators to inform conservation actions.
• Develops and communicates data visualizations, summaries, and presentations for FWS leadership, partners, and stakeholders; utilizes diverse methods to convey scientific findings.
• Provides technical biological guidance and outreach to internal staff, partner agencies, Tribal entities, conservation organizations, and community groups; builds and maintains cooperative relationships to support collaborative conservation efforts.

Skills

Wildlife biology

Data analysis

GIS

Field methods

Technical reporting

Tools

GIS software

Statistical tools

Database management

Job description

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following (duties are described at the full performance level):

• Plans, designs, and implements wildlife and habitat management projects, focusing on restoration and conservation of native, threatened, and endangered species; coordinates approvals and ensures effective project execution.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes biological and ecological data using field methods, GIS, and statistical tools; maintains databases and prepares technical reports with management recommendations.
• Conducts inventories and assessments of habitat conditions and species status; investigates population trends, reproductive success, and demographic indicators to inform conservation actions.
• Develops and communicates data visualizations, summaries, and presentations for FWS leadership, partners, and stakeholders; utilizes diverse methods to convey scientific findings.
• Provides technical biological guidance and outreach to internal staff, partner agencies, Tribal entities, conservation organizations, and community groups; builds and maintains cooperative relationships to support collaborative conservation efforts.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/27/2026-un