Fish and Wildlife Biologist
What you'd do
This position is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist , GS- 0401-11/12 working in Austin, TX or San Marcos, TX for the R2-Austin Ecological Services Field Office. Austin Ecological Services Field Office is responsible for national leadership in scientific and management practices to ensure conservation of the Nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. GS-11: $76,777 to $99,816 per annum GS-12: $92,023 to $119,633 per annum
Major duties
As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Write recovery plans, 5-year reviews, species status assessments, and/or listing/delisting packages utilizing familiarity with sections 4, 6, 7, and 10 of the Endangered Species Act. Analyze data and conduct studies of biological species populations, make recommendations to improve their habitat, report on their status as suitable candidates for listing as endangered or threatened species, and develop recovery plans. Plan, evaluate, and conduct a wide variety of complex ecological investigations or inspections involving complex land and water resource development projects, proposals and/or applications/renewals to determine their impact upon fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats. Ensure that legal standards and other requirements are implemented in a manner most beneficial to fish, wildlife, and plant resources. Prepare reports on the findings and recommend appropriate courses of action (e.g., approval/disapproval, offering alternative projects, or taking remedial action). Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
What you need to qualify
Only experience and education obtained by 08/04/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. OR Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience may include Assist with biological data collection, basic data processing, and clear written communication while reliably managing routine tasks and deadlines. You must include hours per week worked. OR Successful completion of at least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled). You must include transcripts. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement OR Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience may include Conduct biological and ecological data collection, analysis, and reporting-using established scientific methods, geospatial tools, and strong written communication-while effectively managing multiple competing priorities. You must include hours per week worked. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions
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