Wildlife Biologist

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the S.O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge seeks a Wildlife Biologist to conduct and analyze biological studies, develop management recommendations, and provide technical guidance to conserve wildlife and habitats under the agency's jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include designing field studies, evaluating project effects on resources, preparing scientific reports, and coordinating with partners and the public to inform management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement wildlife and habitat management programs, including habitat manipulation and restoration activities, and develop or review comprehensive wildlife management plans to conserve and manage refuge biological resources.
• Design and conduct complex biological studies, surveys, and field investigations involving wildlife populations and habitats.
• Collect and analyze biological and ecological data to identify trends, assess resource conditions and develop scientifically defensible conclusions and management recommendations.
• Coordinate biological programs and resource management activities with internal and external partners and stakeholders to address biological and natural resource management issues.
• Provide technical and scientific guidance and communicate biological information to management, partners, and the public, including presenting briefings, participating in public meetings and hearings, responding to inquiries, and providing recommendations on complex wildlife and habitat management issues.

Job description

Open: September 16, 2026 — Closes: September 29, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Wildlife Biologist with US Fish and Wildlife Serviceat the S.O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The position will be responsible for conducting and analyzing biological studies, developing management recommendations, and providing technical guidance to support the conservation and management of wildlife species, populations, and habitats under U.S. Fish and Wildlife jurisdiction.

Major Duties

As a Wildlife Biologist, duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develop and implement wildlife and habitat management programs, including habitat manipulation and restoration activities, and develop or review comprehensive wildlife management plans to conserve and manage Refuge biological resources. Design and conduct complex biological studies, surveys, and field investigations involving wildlife populations and habitats. Collect and analyze biological and ecological data to identify trends, assess resource conditions and develop scientifically defensible conclusions and management recommendations. Evaluate the effects of proposed projects, land and water management activities and other actions on wildlife and habitat resources and recommend appropriate conservation measures. Prepare scientific reports, management plans, environmental documents, briefings, and other technical materials for management decision-making. Coordinate biological programs and resource management activities with internal and external partners and stakeholders to address biological and natural resource management issues. Provide technical and scientific guidance and communicate biological information to management, partners, and the public, including presenting briefings, participating in public meetings and hearings, responding to inquiries, and providing recommendations on complex wildlife and habitat management issues.