Fish and Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Texas is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Biologist to work in Nacogdoches. The role focuses on conservation of eastern Texas species, including endangered and at-risk fauna and flora, and coordination with multiple partners. Office location is in Nacogdoches, TX.

The position involves ESA/NEPA work, consultations under section 7, and development of conservation agreements under section 10, with telework eligibility.

Qualifications

• This position has a mandatory education requirement.
• A copy of your transcript(s) must be submitted to support claimed education.
• Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with state and Federal partners on eastern Texas conservation issues.
• Serve as an agency expert on threatened, endangered, and at‑risk species in east Texas.
• Provide technical assistance on ESA, NEPA, and other wildlife laws.
• Administer Endangered Species Act activities, including consultations and conferences.
• Coordinate landscape-scale recovery projects with multiple partners and agencies.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist. This position will be located within a Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Office in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Position works with multiple state and Federal partners to address complex plant and wildlife conservation issues largely in the eastern region of Texas, as well as other projects in the state and beyond.

Serves as an agency expert on threatened, endangered, and at-risk species occurring in east Texas, including the red-cockaded woodpecker, Louisiana pinesnake, Kisatchie painted crayfish, western chicken turtle, Coryell's false dragonhead, Texas trillium, Texas heelsplitter, Louisiana pigtoe, alligator snapping turtle, and tricolored bat.

Provides technical assistance to agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders with regard to the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other wildlife or conservation laws.

Independently works to administer activities under the Endangered Species Act, including conducting consultations and conferences under section 7, negotiating and developing conservation agreements under section 10, and drafting/reviewing documents associated with section 4 of the Endangered Species Act.

Coordinates landscape scale conservation and recovery projects with multiple state, Federal, and private entities that target threatened, endangered, or at-risk species with ranges that overlap east Texas. Develops work plans and technical reports of findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding management plans, development projects, or conservation agreements.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience. This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc.

will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.