Job Specifications
Shirley, NY
$110,000 - $140,000 PA
5 days ago
Full Time
Mid Level
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Fish and Wildlife Biologist
This Fish and Wildlife Biologist position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Long Island Field office, Shirley, New York.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Conduct environmental reviews, including National Environmental Policy Act reviews and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, with other Federal agencies for a variety of projects, primarily coastal storm risk management projects. Communicates clearly and effectively, through verbal and written correspondence, such that technical or complicated subjects are presented or explained effectively to a variety of diverse audiences, both internal and external. Evaluates biological data and Federal program or project operational data to determine the effects of those programs or actions on threatened or endangered species through formal and informal consultation procedures, such as draft biological opinions required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Evaluates biological data and proposed project information to determine effects on threatened or endangered species through consultation procedures. Recommends ways to eliminate, minimize, or off-set impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat. Coordinates, facilitates, and leads activities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. Prepares written correspondence and reports based on literature, observations, and investigations conducted. Reports and papers are used to analyze current conditions and assess implications of future actions on trust, rare, candidate, proposed, threatened and endangered species and their habitats. Plans, investigates, conducts, and reviews on-site ecological investigations on a wide variety of complex and diverse Federal land and water resource development proposals to determine their effects on fish and wildlife resources, with special emphasis on rare, candidate, proposed, federally listed threatened and endangered species habitat, riparian habitat, wetland ecology and management, and other habitats of concern in the affected area. Acts as technical advisor to other Field Office staff on the habitat needs of rare, candidate, proposed, and federally listed species for the purpose of Section 7 consultations with other Federal agencies and designated non-Federal representatives; also consults with staff in preparation of reasonable and prudent measures, reasonable and prudent alternatives, and conservation recommendations.
Requirements
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/05/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Educational Requirement and Specialized Experience stated below: Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. -OR- 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. Specialized Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience applying the theories, principles, and methodologies of fish and wildlife biology and ecology, as well as a general knowledge of a wide range of related disciplines to implement the Endangered Species Act; producing ESA-related written documents including correspondence, reports and recommendations; and, providing Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, or National Environmental Policy Act, conservation planning assistance. NOTE: Your resume must contain clearly sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. Volunteer Experience: 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.