Fish and Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Region 4 Florida Ecological Services Field Office at Hurlburt Field, FL, is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Biologist.

The position leads coordination with the Air Force on conservation and readiness, supports habitat restoration and INRMP activities, assists with ESA Section 7 consultation documentation, and partners with others to advance recovery goals beyond the installation.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: September 18, 2026 — Closes: October 1, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4, Florida Ecological Services Field Office, Hurlburt Field, FL.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Lead the Florida Air Force Partnership, at Hurlbuert Field maintaining daily collaboration with Air Force military and civilian personnel. Facilitate coordination between the Air Force and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support both military readiness and natural resource conservation. Coordinate, and participate in field activities related to the study, monitoring, and recovery of threatened and endangered species on Air Force lands. Lead or support development, implementation, and review of habitat restoration projects. Assist the Air Force in developing, evaluating, and updating Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) by contributing biological expertise, regulatory interpretation, resource assessments, and conservation planning recommendations. Support and participate in ESA Section7 consultations and preparation of regulatory documents. Engage and collaborate with public and private conservation partners, fostering cooperative relationships to advance recovery goals for threatened and endangered species and to expand conservation outcomes beyond the installation boundary.