Wildlife Biologist (Assistant District Supervisor)

If selected, you will be responsible for overseeing the assessment and management of wildlife damage to a wide variety of agricultural and natural resources and property, and of wildlife related threats to human health and safety. You will ensure that wildlife damage management objectives are accomplished in keeping with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, multiple funding mandates and sound wildlife management principles.

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: Assists the District Supervisor in planning, directing, coordinating and administering a WS program in a portion of a large/complex District. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships among agencies, organizations, institutions, industry groups, county/local governments, associations, and individuals. Negotiates, develops, monitors, and reports on agreements such as Cooperative Service Field Agreements, Interagency Agreements, and others with work and financial plans. Assists District Supervisor supervising a combined workforce of both State/local cooperative and Federal employees. Supports Wildlife Services safety program and procedures through participation in meetings, inspections, and implementation of safety requirements and protocols. Develops and conducts National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes and develops documents with minimal guidance from the supervisor. Modifies or adapts established wildlife damage management techniques as necessary to meet program needs. Recommends areas for potential research or further investigation, and suggests possible research projects or activities.