Telework-Eligible Supervisory Fish & Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist (GS-13) to lead a multidisciplinary team under CWPPRA, directing planning, conservation, and restoration projects across the service's geographic area.

You will coordinate federal planning, provide policy and budget guidance, and represent the Service in interagency forums while ensuring compliance with statutes and advancing high-value landscapes such as wetlands and riverine habitats.

Qualifications

• Basic requirement: degree in biological sciences or related field with transcripts.
• Specialized experience in conserving habitats and leading teams on programmatic issues.
• Experience advising management on policies, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a multidisciplinary team across CWPPRA projects.
• Coordinate federal project planning and implementation across programs.
• Provide administrative and technical guidance under statute like FWCA and NEPA.
• Represent the Service in interagency and public forums and present reports.
• Oversee program components and protect fish and wildlife resources and habitats.
• Foster interagency coordination and scientific integrity in Service positions.
• Monitor effectiveness, progress, and compliance with authorities and policies.
• Develop and implement performance standards and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Biological sciences / related field degree

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist (GS-13) to lead a multidisciplinary team under CWPPRA, directing planning, conservation, and restoration projects across the service's geographic area.

You will coordinate federal planning, provide policy and budget guidance, and represent the Service in interagency forums while ensuring compliance with statutes and advancing high-value landscapes such as wetlands and riverine habitats.