Wildlife Biologist

Full-time

No

Wildlife Biologist, GS 07-09
Duties: The candidate will gather, compile, and analyze data to determine wildlife habitat requirements. Analyze data to assess wildlife habitat quality and quantity. Interpret biological requirements to address wildlife species and their habitats. Inventory and monitor wildlife habitats to determine need for habitat restoration, enhancement, and improvement projects. Prepare operating plans and budgets for wildlife habitat improvement and animal damage control projects. Develop and present information on wildlife and conservation education to the public.

Announcement Number: 24-CHI-OCR-12184340-DP. Apply online. No email. Visit website for more information.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: The candidate should have successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in biological science that included: at least 9 semester hours in such wildlife subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and at least 12 semester hours in zoology in such subjects as general zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, cellular biology, parasitology, entomology, or research courses in such subjects (excess courses in wildlife biology may be used to meet the zoology requirements where appropriate); and at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences; OR Combination of education and experience: equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), with at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant science, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience Requirement: For GS-07: Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as meeting at least one of the following: assisting with the collection of field data on wildlife habitats and vegetation; interpreting aerial photos to determine vegetation types; assembling biological and vegetation use data from records to determine past wildlife and livestock use; and/or assisting with the classification and evaluation of vegetation and soil to determine suitable habitats and ranges for wildlife. OR One full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education leading toward a Master's degree that is directly related to this position; OR An appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that together meets the qualification requirements for this position; OR Superior Academic Achievement. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For GS-09: The candidate must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as meeting one or more of the following: served as a professional wildlife biologist in the administration of a wildlife program; performed common qualitative and quantitative analyses of wildlife resources; conducted surveys and drafting tentative professional opinions to assist in determining wildlife resource needs and remedies; and/or assisted in carrying out a range of analytical/scientific assignments in the wildlife biology profession that included researching and analyzing data, issues, and information that support wildlife project recommendations. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education (36 semester/54 quarter hours) leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., that is directly related to the duties of the position; OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Application Deadline: July 31, 2024.

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