FISH BIOLOGIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is hiring a Fish Biologist under Direct Hire Authority in the Office of Energy Projects in Washington, DC. This role involves analyzing fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and habitat related to hydropower projects, and preparing NEPA documents and license orders.

The position requests transcripts and supports multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to present at public and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• Education transcripts are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing information on fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat issues related to hydropower projects.
• Preparing NEPA documents (EA/EIS) and license orders analyzing fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and habitat.
• Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams through collaboration, communication, and decision making.
• Planning, executing, moderating, and presenting at public, federal/state/local, stakeholder meetings, and conferences.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
• Department: Department of Energy
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This FISH BIOLOGIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY position is located in the Office of Energy Projects. For more information visit: OEP

Key Responsibilities

As a FISH BIOLOGIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY some of your typical work assignments include: Analyzing information on fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat issues as they relate to the construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of hydropower projects; and making recommendations to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts that are technically sound and thoroughly researched.

Preparing National Environmental Policy Act documents (e.g., environmental assessments and environmental impact statements) and license orders that analyze a range issues related to fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat. Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams by fostering effective collaboration, communication, and decision making.

Planning, executing, moderating, and making presentations at public meetings, federal/state/local government meetings, stakeholder meetings, and conferences.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.

Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 - $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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