Fish and Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ventura, California invites applications for a Fish and Wildlife Biologist. This federal role involves coordinating Endangered Species Act activities, evaluating biological data, and communicating findings to internal and external audiences.

The position falls under the Department of the Interior, Region 8, with a salary range noted below. Open to Sept 1, 2026 and closes Sept 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and leading Endangered Species Act activities (sections 4, 6, 7, and 10).
• Ability to prepare written correspondence and reports based on literature and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to sections 4, 6, 7, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted.
• Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures.
• Communicates clearly and effectively complex, controversial subjects to diverse audiences.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: September 1, 2026 — Closes: September 15, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with US Fish and Wildlife Service. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish & W/l Svc Region 8, Ventura Fish and Wildlife office, VENTURA,CALIFORNIA Salary Range Information (Per Annum):GS-12: $ 104,349 - $135,657. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to sections 4, 6, 7, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act. Prepares written correspondence and reports based on the literature, observations, and investigations conducted. Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats. Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures. Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habit. Proactively seeks out creative, conservation solutions. Collaborates and builds productive internal and external relationships on matters of complex and controversial nature to promote conservation implementation. Communicates clearly and effectively, both internally and externally, such that technical, complicated, or controversial subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external.