Senior Biologist & Program Lead

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Arcata, CA seeks a Supervisory Biologist (GS-0401-13) to provide broad administrative and scientific leadership for a major program.

The role oversees long-range planning, budget submissions, and coordination with partners, field staff, and stakeholders to meet program goals. Responsibilities include directing field activities, guiding policy implementation, and evaluating progress against objectives, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with funding

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
• Budget planning and program management
• Public coordination and partner engagement
• Policy interpretation and guidance dissemination

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a large program.
• Develop long-range plans, objectives, priorities, and techniques.
• Oversee budgeting, allocations, and financial tracking for projects.
• Coordinate field activities with local governments and private actors.
• Review materials and provide senior scientific input and training materials.

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Arcata, CA seeks a Supervisory Biologist (GS-0401-13) to provide broad administrative and scientific leadership for a major program.

The role oversees long-range planning, budget submissions, and coordination with partners, field staff, and stakeholders to meet program goals. Responsibilities include directing field activities, guiding policy implementation, and evaluating progress against objectives, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with funding