USAJOBS · 6 hours ago
Wildlife Biologist (Airport)
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), USA
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years exp
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U.S. Citizen OnlySecurity Clearance Required
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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.
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Required
You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting.
Legal and physical ability to possess and discharge firearms appropriately and safely is required.
Position requires a National Security – Secret clearance due to restricted access at airport base facilities.
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.
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.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: 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.
OR 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.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
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