USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ยท 7 hours ago
Wildlife Biologist (Airport)
Gary, IN
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Assists cooperators in understanding of and compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and other wildlife-related laws.
Communicates safe and effective damage management techniques through outreach and other channels to the general public.
Assists other WS employees as requested and may assist in training new WS personnel.
Modifies or adapts established damage or disease control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic, or political considerations.
Recommends, to supervisor, areas for potential research or developmental study, to reduce the risks of damage to resources or disease transmission to domestic animals and humans.
May develop and deliver training for cooperators, stakeholders, partner agencies and organizations, or other entities.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other Federal, State, county and city government agencies, Tribes, corporations, educational or research institutions.
Gathers, compiles, evaluates, and presents data on damage or hazards caused by various wildlife species to cooperators, stakeholders, and colleagues through project or program reports.
Qualification
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Required
Degree: 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; and At least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
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.
Applicant must have and be able to provide proof of certification that they are a Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist per existing Federal Aviation Administration requirements.
FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Designing a wildlife survey program that detects spatial and temporal differences in wildlife abundance and provides a suitable index of wildlife damage at airports; Experience coordinating a wildlife damage management project involving multiple stakeholders and cooperators; Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, laws, and ordinances that affect wildlife management operations.
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in one of the following degree fields: Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified; You are qualifying for the position based on education; You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements.
Company
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects and promotes the health of America's agriculture and natural resources, regulates genetically engineered organisms, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and carries out wildlife damage management activities.
Founded in 1972Washington, District of Columbia, USA
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marco Munoz
Chief Technology Officer
Sarita Watts
Chief Financial Officer
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