Wildlife Biologist

Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) program. You will serve as a Wildlife Biologist performing assignments involving project and program delivery, management, and administration with minimal supervision. The work is primarily concerned with wildlife damage management operations relating to the assessment, reduction, and/or elimination of damage associated with wildlife and feral animals.

Duties

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Conducts integrated wildlife damage management activities where there is a demonstrated need, consistent with the planned use of any given area.
• Perform a variety of technical procedures including capture, restraint, chemical immobilization, marking, transport, euthanasia, and/or necropsy of wildlife.
• Modifies or adapts established damage or disease control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and environmental, economic, or political considerations.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with program directives, and local, State, and Federal laws and regulations in wildlife damage management activities.
• 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.
• Communicates safe and effective damage management techniques through outreach and other channels to the general public.
• Supports WS' safety program and procedures through participation in meetings, inspections, safety-related training, and implementation of safety requirements and protocols.
• Assists cooperators in understanding of and compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other Federal, State, county and city government agencies.

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