About This Role
This project-based role provides technical guidance for wildlife management on project lands. The biologist develops habitat management plans and coordinates with other organizations on research and sampling. This role includes planning interpretive tours and ensuring public compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
- Utilize a working knowledge of wildlife and their habitats to develop habitat management plans designed to stabilize or improve the carrying capacity of wildlife habitats on Corps lands
- Assist with preparation of plans to include recommendations for rangeland re-vegetation; grazing management; wetlands identifications protection, and management; establishment of beneficial food plants and plantings for wildlife production; protection of wildlife nesting or breeding areas; and development of protection land use classifications
- Plan, prepare, and direct interpretive tours, programs, and materials regarding project wildlife area and programs
- Coordinate with other wildlife organizations and agencies with research and sampling of project wildlife and habitat
- Participate in the planning and execution of resource programs such as implementation and execution of a pesticide program, water quality monitoring, etc.
- Administer the Cooperative Agreement with the State or other similar habitat development contracts which includes inspecting wildlife habitat units to assure compliance with specifications
- Draft clauses and stipulations for outgrants to obtain benefits for wildlife leases and licenses issued for the use of Corps lands
- Serve as Citation Ranger responsible for patrolling designated areas
- Insure that rules and regulations in the utilization of the facilities and areas are known and complied with by the public
- Inspect and observe constructed and natural resources of the project lands and water areas on a day-to-day basis
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience in two or more of the following: planning and conducting wildlife resource studies, field inventories and monitoring studies; interpreting data; and assisting in preparing wildlife management plans
- Knowledge of Wildlife Management
- Ability to Analyze and Interpret Biological Data
- Ability to Communicate Orally and in Writing
- Skill in Administrative Duties
- 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-07 grade (or equivalent) for applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks
- Basic Education Requirement (refer to assessment questionnaire for full list of education and combination of education/experience requirements)
- Degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education
- Foreign education evaluated for U.S. equivalency
