Fish & Wildlife ESA Specialist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Lacey, WA seeks a biologist to conduct complex ecological investigations and evaluate how land and water projects affect fish and wildlife resources.

You will help ensure compliance with ESA and other requirements across state and federal partners. The role includes coordinating with federal, tribal, and state agencies, processing research permits and ESA-related documents, and maintaining comprehensive records to support policy and program decisions

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences or related field; transcripts required.
• Experience with Endangered Species Act processes and consultations.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate complex ecological investigations affecting wildlife and habitats.
• Assess effects of land/water projects on species; support ESA consultations.
• Develop and process research permits and ESA-related documents.
• Provide recommendations on ESA application and permit reviews to ensure compliance.
• Maintain permit/consultation files and summarize data for reports.

Skills

Ecological investigations

ESA consultations

Permit processing

Data evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Lacey, WA seeks a biologist to conduct complex ecological investigations and evaluate how land and water projects affect fish and wildlife resources.

You will help ensure compliance with ESA and other requirements across state and federal partners. The role includes coordinating with federal, tribal, and state agencies, processing research permits and ESA-related documents, and maintaining comprehensive records to support policy and program decisions