Wildlife Biologist Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Wildlife Biologist to join our team at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing wildlife damage and ensuring the health and safety of our nation's agricultural resources.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures, including capture, restraint, chemical immobilization, marking, transport, euthanasia, and necropsy of wildlife. You will work closely with other agencies, government officials, and stakeholders to identify and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, develop effective management strategies, and monitor and evaluate their effectiveness.

• Perform technical procedures such as monitoring, control, and surveillance or population surveys in remote locations
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other Federal, State, county, and city government agencies, Tribes, corporations, educational or research institutions
• Work with the use of pesticides, traps, repellents, and other devices to deliver wildlife damage management strategies
• Gather, compile, evaluate, and present data on damage or hazards caused by various wildlife species to cooperators, stakeholders, and colleagues through project or program reports

To be eligible for this position, you must have a degree in a biological science that includes at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects, 12 semester hours in zoology, and 9 semester hours in botany or related plant sciences. Alternatively, you can have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science.

As a federal employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

The salary for this position is approximately $62,445 - $81,042 per year, depending on your level of experience and qualifications.