Total 17 job vacancies by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

As a Engineering Equipment Operator your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate heavy equipment within accepted parameters (e.g., narrow quarters, such as close to buildings, drop-offs or other obstructions and challenging field conditions such as marshy, unsteady or steep surfaces).
• Clean, replace, or make minor adjustment to such parts as fuel, electrical, brakes, steering, regulators, water/fuel pumps, carburetors, cooling systems or attachments to vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g. front-end loader, forklift, dump truck, farm agricultural tractor and implements, rubber tired backhoe/ loader, skid steer, excavator, bulldozer, road grader) and other pieces of equipment as needed for project activities.
• Apply shop mathematics, use measuring tools or instruments, follow oral and written instructions, use drawings, sketches, schematics, blueprints, etc. to determine work procedures and details of work layout.
• Use electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, or other trades skills to maintain, repair or construct a variety of buildings or structures.

As a Engineering Equipment Operator your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate heavy equipment within accepted parameters (e.g., narrow quarters, such as close to buildings, drop-offs or other obstructions and challenging field conditions such as marshy, unsteady or steep surfaces).
• Clean, replace, or make minor adjustment to such parts as fuel, electrical, brakes, steering, regulators, water/fuel pumps, carburetors, cooling systems or attachments to vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g. front-end loader, forklift, dump truck, farm agricultural tractor and implements, rubber tired backhoe/ loader, skid steer, excavator, bulldozer, road grader) and other pieces of equipment as needed for project activities.
• Apply shop mathematics, use measuring tools or instruments, follow oral and written instructions, use drawings, sketches, schematics, blueprints, etc. to determine work procedures and details of work layout.
• Use electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, or other trades skills to maintain, repair or construct a variety of buildings or structures.

As a Conservation Planner your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, evaluates, conducts a wide variety of complex analyses of refuge management and restoration projects to determine their effects upon biological, physical, cultural, and socioeconomic resources to ensure that legal standards, regulations, policy, and other requirements are met.
• Reviews and/or writes all or portions of environment assessment/impact statements for refuge plans to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions on the environment.
• Leads, develops, coordinates, or reviews plans that may encompass any and all programs that affect refuge fish and/or wildlife and their habitat conditions including, but not limited to, comprehensive conservation plans, natural resources (habitat) management, fire management, visitor services, hunting and fishing management and/or habitat restoration.
• Participates in the development, review, and processing of a variety of permits and other compliance documents for refuges in coordination with refuge and regional office staff, Federal, Tribal, and state agencies; and with other parties as required.
• Maintains contact and communication with refuge staff throughout the Regional leadership and with other agencies (Federal, Tribal, and state) that are stakeholders in refuge planning processes. Provides technical guidance to refuge staff on refuge planning regulations, policies, and procedures.

This position is located in the Gulf Restoration Office (GRO). The objective/mission of the GRO is to work together with State and Federal agencies, and the public to plan and implement restoration strategies to return injured natural resources to the conditions that existed prior to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Service has an unparalleled responsibility to the DOI, the Gulf states, our partners and the American public for managing an unprecedented settlement to be used in restoring the Gulf of Mexico. This position serves as a Biologist for the GRO. The incumbent will work with state, federal, and other organizational partners on federal and non-federal lands to propose, develop, implement, monitor, and adaptively manage restoration projects. The position will work with multiple USFWS programs across Regional boundaries, wherever projects are implemented.

As a Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Identify resource or environmental problems affecting protection of wildlife habitats (e.g., plant ecology, soil science, restoration ecology, land management/conservation, fire ecology, etc.) and apply principles of landscape-level conservation biology as it relates to large-scale restoration programs to provide recommendations to agencies on projects affecting migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, or other Federal trust resources.
• Design, plan, and work with partners (internal and external) to conduct conventional investigations, assessments or inspections involving a full range of biological, chemical, and physical processes involving pre-and post restoration conditions of lands and environments.
• Reviews and/or prepares work plans, budgets, program accomplishment reports, and technical reports of findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations regarding appropriate courses of action, such as management approval/disapproval, offering alternative projects or approaches, or taking remedial action.
• Work as a team member to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including biologists, solicitors, and natural resource specialists within and outside the federal government.
• Communicate scientific concepts and agency polices with clarity and logic to a variety of audiences, including external audiences and diverse audiences. Communicate technical and non-technical information to a broad range of individuals, groups, and organizations.

This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. At management's discretion, this appointment may be extended up to one-year with the possibility of extending an additional one-year.

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Takes and records instrument readings, performs standard tests, collects data, takes measurements and assembles information.
• Assists higher grades technicians with the operation of more sophisticated equipment or equipment systems.
• Assists in biological programs by performing animal husbandry duties for small wild mammals housed in captivity, such as cage cleaning, feeding and watering, as well as providing treatment for minor illnesses or diseases.
• Works as a crew member in tagging and banding projects, fish and wildlife census, surveys, collecting-data etc.
• Individually, or as a member of a crew, performs routine maintenance of water structures, facilities and grounds, cleanup and maintenance, farming, fencing, etc.

As a Biological Science Technician your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport, and delivery of samples taken.
• Uses established automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of reports.
• Assists biologists in studying and preparing reports on effects to ecosystems from development proposals of local, state, and Federal government organizations.
• Participates in wildlife studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife.
• Participates in plant studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements such as temperature, humidity, etc., and how it impacts plant health.

As a Secretary (OA) your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the management and the administration of the Regional Director's staff. The incumbent devises and implements effective methods to handle work details efficiently and accurately. Develops necessary plans for the office and procures materials necessary for smooth office operation. The Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director set the work schedules and deadlines to be met, with input from the incumbent.
• Supports Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director's efforts to provide guidance, coordination, and direction, both orally and in writing, to the assistant regional directors, regional supervisors, lead secretaries, and other key staff in Washington and the Region, to assure consistency and routine interaction between activity support staff and the implementation of policy and standards.
• Plans numerous and changeable itineraries and commits travel arrangements for the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, and Chief of Staff. Prepares necessary travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Schedules and denies meeting commitments for the Regional Director/Deputy Regional Director with the White House, state representatives and officials, other Federal agencies, congressional representatives, and private groups, using judgment as to the appropriateness of Regional Director/Deputy Regional Director involvement.
• Actively participates in Regional meetings and records, as required, documentation of information conveyed, actions taken, decisions made, and/or assignments given. Prepares, edits, and distributes meeting notes.

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in planning and execution of wildlife studies, censuses and surveys such as establishing schedules and procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work. Monitors and implement activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife.
• Assists in planning plants surveys and recommends plant management practices. Monitors and assists in control plant disease outbreaks, pest plant control, mowing/seeding activities and vegetation removal.
• Collects, assesses, and organizes biological and physical environment data from field investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife or plant resources from development projects, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects.
• Use automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of wildlife and/or botany reports. Analyze and summarize biological data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data).
• Assist in preparing news release drafts for area media, and/or presenting informational or educational programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools.
• Operates farm tractors, light trucks, vehicles, small water craft and various other equipment such as generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras. Provides work direction and guidance to biological technicians and volunteers and YCC enrollees, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles and watercraft. Collects physiological and demographic data on harvested game at hunter check stations.

A total of two (2) vacancies will be filled and physically located in Bloomington, MN or Fergus Falls, MN and salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. The salary above reflects the Rest of U.S. (RUS) pay scale. Locality tables may be found at: 2024 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process.

As a Legal Instruments Examiner your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review appropriate documents for the transfer of real property interests and perform review of legal instruments and related documents (e.g., easement agreements, purchase options, exhibits, land exchange agreements, mortgage subordinations, affidavits, solicitor's opinions, waivers, pre-acquisition contaminant reports) required for the acquisition of interests in land for assigned projects.
• With assistance from Realty Specialists, participate in various realty transactions associated with the acquisition of interests in land and exchange of land.
• Assist in the procurement and review of abstracts of title, title certificates, or other forms of title evidence. Examine title and makes recommendations on how to cure title problems or clear title.
• Review title defects and objections raised by the Solicitor's office, and recommend steps to correct title.

A total of two (2) vacancies will be filled and physically located in Bloomington, MN or Fergus Falls, MN and salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. The salary above reflects the Rest of U.S. (RUS) pay scale. Locality tables may be found at: 2024 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process.

As a Legal Instruments Examiner your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Review appropriate documents for the transfer of real property interests and perform review of legal instruments and related documents (e.g., easement agreements, purchase options, exhibits, land exchange agreements, mortgage subordinations, affidavits, solicitor's opinions, waivers, pre-acquisition contaminant reports) required for the acquisition of interests in land for assigned projects.
• With assistance from Realty Specialists, participate in various realty transactions associated with the acquisition of interests in land and exchange of land.
• Assist in the procurement and review of abstracts of title, title certificates, or other forms of title evidence. Examine title and makes recommendations on how to cure title problems or clear title.
• Review title defects and objections raised by the Solicitor's office, and recommend steps to correct title.

This position is located at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery adjacent to the Green Mountains in North Chittenden, Vermont. The hatchery primarily produced landlocked Atlantic salmon to support important fisheries restoration programs in Lake Champlain. The hatchery also produces and distributes brook trout and lake trout throughout Vermont in partnership with the State of Vermont. While the duty station is located in North Chittenden, this position will also provide administrative assistance to White River National Fish Hatchery, which is also located in Bethel Vermont.

As an Administrative Assistant your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Record and track financial data to facilitate sound budget management, reconcile accounts, and provide accounting reports.
• Assist with the management of fleet and real and physical property assets.
• Assist with procurement processes to acquire contractual work, supplies and equipment consistent with budget fidelity, legal standards and agency policy.
• Develop and maintain office records, administrative, and personnel files according to established policy including appropriate security and disposition for such records & files
• Communicate effectively to accomplish diverse tasks related to operation of the office.

This position is located at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery adjacent to the Green Mountains in North Chittenden, Vermont. The hatchery primarily produced landlocked Atlantic salmon to support important fisheries restoration programs in Lake Champlain. The hatchery also produces and distributes brook trout and lake trout throughout Vermont in partnership with the State of Vermont. While the duty station is located in North Chittenden, this position will also provide administrative assistance to White River National Fish Hatchery, which is also located in Bethel Vermont.

As an Administrative Assistant your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Record and track financial data to facilitate sound budget management, reconcile accounts, and provide accounting reports.
• Assist with the management of fleet and real and physical property assets.
• Assist with procurement processes to acquire contractual work, supplies and equipment consistent with budget fidelity, legal standards and agency policy.
• Develop and maintain office records, administrative, and personnel files according to established policy including appropriate security and disposition for such records & files
• Communicate effectively to accomplish diverse tasks related to operation of the office.

As a Program Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• The Program Specialist serves as the point of contact for their respective field station and acts as a team leader to provide administrative and technical oversight, and to facilitate standard business practices and ensure appropriate workload coverage.
• implements communication measures to encourage and develop good customer service practices amongst team members.
• As a leader, trains or arranges training of team members to accomplish tasks or projects; Assists supervisor in providing on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.
• Documents processes and procedures through standard operating procedures, written work instructions, recorded training videos, etc.

As a Fish and Wildlife Administrator your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• As a senior manager for the assigned program, project, or geographic area, exercises leadership and provides direction for the management and administration of subordinate programs and activities.
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure appropriate coordination, strategic planning, budget and performance integration, and accomplishment reporting. Leads the development of policy to drive the periodic strategic planning efforts for these programs or projects.
• Coordinates activities with other Branches/Division, Regions, field offices, sister bureaus, external agencies, and private partners for the benefit of the program or project to enhance information exchange and provide technical assistance. Maintains diversified Service intra/inter departmental contacts, to keep abreast of and utilize efficient techniques and methods to carry out the functional aspects of the area of responsibility.
• Serves as an expert consultant and provides authoritative advice to senior management and other Service officials and managers concerning controversial and complex scientific, political, and economic issues; prepares position papers; reviews documents and plans; and, makes implementation decisions.
• Performs a full range of supervisory/managerial duties and responsibilities over the assigned staff and organizational elements. Promotes and demonstrates a strong commitment to workforce diversity. Identifies program training/mandatory needs and expectations. Supervises the subordinate staff work on programmatic issues. Evaluates subordinate staff and teams on issue management. Coordinates the work of employees, contractors, and consultants in planning and conducting studies and projects (e.g., demographic studies, wildlife and plant surveys and studies, contaminant removal, environmental impact assessments, quality assurance projects, public use surveys, and program effectiveness reviews) related to program areas of responsibility.

As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Independently conducts consultations pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
• Plans, investigates, conducts, and reviews on-site ecological investigations on a wide variety of the most complex and diverse Federal land and water resource development proposals to determine their effects on fish and wildlife resources.
• Participates in diverse, complex, and multi-disciplinary planning efforts with public and private groups and state, local, and Federal agencies to achieve Service policies, objectives, and goals.
• Negotiates mitigation of complex project impacts with project proponents and regulatory agencies, and develops reasonable and prudent alternatives and conservation recommendations or measures.
• Inspects projects for compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, agreements, and plans; makes recommendations for action to assure compliance.