For more information on this U.S. Fish and Wildlife Biologist position
based in Fairbanks, Alaska, call the Fairbanks Ecological Services
office at 907/456-0203 or 907/456-0324.
RECRUITING FOR:
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Ecological Services Office - Fairbanks, Alaska
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Series/Grade: GS-401-09/11
Salary Range: $33,254 to $52,305 (depending on grade level)
Announcement Number: FS112630 ET
Opening Period: 5 May through 18 May 2001 (may be extended to 11 June
2001)
This is a full-time, career position, open to all qualified applicants.
MAJOR DUTIES
Serves as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the Ecological Services
office in Fairbanks, Alaska. Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing proposed resource development projects in Interior and
Northern Alaska to determine individual and cumulative impacts on fish
and wildlife resources, and providing recommendations for mitigating
those impacts;
- Assisting endangered species biologists in the implementation of
recovery actions for listed species, and conducting endangered species
consultations;
- Planning and conducting field studies aimed at identifying and
quantifying development impacts, and evaluating mitigation;
- Writing objective reports of field investigations, recommendations for
resource protection and enhancement, and other correspondence; and
- Providing guidance and assistance to other agencies and the general
public on methods to minimize the impacts of development activities on
fish and wildlife.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties involve both office and outdoor work. The office is located in
Fairbanks, which is the primary duty station. Fieldwork may be conducted
in remote settings anywhere in Interior and Northern Alaska.
HOW TO APPLY AND BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants need all course work leading to a graduate degree in a
related field, or a full year of experience, in similar work, at the
GS-7 level (or a combination of education and experience). Refer to the
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website (see below)
for details on how to apply and minimum qualifications.
You can find the job announcement at:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/VF0572.HTM
Or, you can call the Fairbanks Ecological Services office at
907-456-0203 or 907-456-0324 for further information and assistance.