Fish & Wildlife Biologist

Duties

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

• Provides technical assistance to state and other Federal agencies that administer Farm Bill and related agricultural programs.
• Provides technical and habitat restoration guidance and assistance to local, state and Federal cooperators in the restoration and protection of habitats utilized by Federal Trust resources on privately owned lands and in watersheds of National Wildlife Refuge System lands.
• Provides technical assistance to cooperators to restore and enhance habitats of importance to listed threatened and endangered species.
• Assists other Service employees with private lands work through training, consultation, and work review.
• Assists with the review and management of habitat restoration projects, including contacting landowners and performing feasibility determinations, planning and design, obtaining permits and funding, completing and submitting Wildlife Extension Agreements (WEAs), interacting with contractors, and overseeing construction activities.
• Participates in the development of annual and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and budgets for watersheds, focus areas, and ecosystem priorities within the assigned geographic area. Follows established procedures to prepare annual work plans and program schedules to maximize efficient use of financial resources to accomplish approved goals and objectives.
• Develops, field tests, analyzes, and evaluates methods to restore and enhance habitats on private lands for fish, wildlife and plant resources and prepares reports and recommendations on habitat restoration techniques and accomplishments for the Wildlife Refuge Manager and other senior staff's review and consideration.
• Develops and presents information to other bureaus/agencies, organizations, conservation districts, wildlife clubs, and community groups; coordinates with various media sources (print, radio, and television) to promote local PFW initiatives; and participates on locally-led conservation boards and committees.
• Interacts with partners, including government agencies, Tribal entities, conservation organizations, agribusiness organizations, local community groups, and individual farmers and ranchers to develop and/or strengthen working relationships.