SUPERVISORY BIOLOGIST

U.S.-Fish-; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

R8-Arcata Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Supervisory Biologist, GS-0401-13, in Arcata, California. The incumbent will lead fisheries projects, provide scientific and administrative leadership, and supervise a staff of biological professionals to advance conservation objectives.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in biological sciences or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 equivalent level.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related discipline.
• OR combination of education and experience in relevant areas.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level with leadership in fisheries projects or related duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, coordinate, and implement fisheries projects or studies.
• Provide administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a program, including supervising staff.
• Manage short- and long-term projects with timelines and schedules; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Fisheries project leadership

Staff supervision

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related

Job description

This position is a Supervisory Biologist, GS-0401-13 working in Arcata, CA, for the R8-Arcata Fish and Wildlife.

Only experience and education obtained by 09/10/2026 will be considered.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.

Basic Requirement:

1. Degree: Possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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Minimum Qualification [GS-13]

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: (1) leading, planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing fisheries projects or studies; (2) providing administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a scientific program or project, including supervising or managing a staff of biological or natural resource professionals; (3) managing short- and long-term projects and assignments, including development of project timelines and implementation of projects according to schedules; (4) applying knowledge of appropriate Federal statutes and regulations to fish and wildlife conservation; and/or (5) coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders to achieve fish and wildlife conservation objections. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.