[SOS-PCA] JOB OPPTY: 2 FWS Biologist positions, DD Jan. 24

[Lindquist, Anna E]

Position: 2 Fish and Wildlife Biologist positions - strong botanical background preferred
Deadline: January 24th, 2023
Agency: USFWS
Location: Utah
Overview: This position is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-9/11 working in West Valley City, Utah, for the R6-Utah Ecological Services Field Office.
Compensation: $57,118 - $89,835 per year
Who can apply: One listing open to public
Responsibilities:

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

  *   Plans, evaluates, conducts a wide variety of complex ecological investigations or inspections involving complex land and water resource development projects, proposals and/or license applications/renewals to determine their impact upon fish and/or wildlife resources and habitats and to ensure that legal standards and other requirements are met and implemented in a manner most beneficial to fish and/or wildlife resources. Prepares reports on the findings and recommends appropriate courses of action (e.g., approval/disapproval, offering alternative projects, or taking remedial action).
  *   valuates biological data and Federal program or project operational data to determine the effects of those programs or actions on threatened or endangered species through formal and informal consultation procedures. Assesses impacts of proposed Federal actions on threatened and endangered species and develops draft biological opinions required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments for supervisor's review. Recommends ways to minimize or eliminate impacts to listed species, as well as alternatives that will avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of a species or avoid destroying or adversely modifying critical habitat. Assembles or contacts appropriate biological experts as needed when the scope or complexity is beyond the expertise of the staff and helps to identify and implement process streamlining measures.
  *   Submits recommendations to the supervisor on technical and policy matters regarding application of the ESA for sensitive issues with regard to permits including, but not limited to, the status of permits assigned to field offices or other Regional staff and analyzes regional permit workload and provides recommendations for streamlining as appropriate. Maintains coordination and serves as the liaison with Headquarters staff, Regional Solicitor, and field office staff to ensure that documents have appropriate reviews and follow Service regulations, policy, guidance, and procedures.
  *   Develops, coordinates, or reviews plans that may encompass any and all programs that affect fish and/or wildlife and their habitat conditions including, but not limited to, fire management, moist soil management, cooperative farming, wetland management, water quantity/quality, timber/forestry, or grassland management and/or restoration.
  *   Maintains contact and communication with biologists throughout the assigned Region and with other agencies (Federal, Tribal, and state) that have endangered species programs. Provides technical biological guidance to requestors implementing programs for the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species.

For more information and to apply:

DE Job Announcement Number: R6-23-11795425-RR-DE
USAJOBS URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/698856700
Merit Job Announcement Number: R6-23-11795426-RR-MP
USAJOBS URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/698858000



Anna Lindquist

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Botanical Communications Manager

Bureau of Land Management - contractor

Currently working from home - contact me for my cell #


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