Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Alamo, Texas
Salary Range: $74678 - $116362 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is a Biologist, GS- 0401-11/12 working in Alamo, TX for the R2-South Texas Refuges Complex.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Only experience and education obtained by 01/30/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Possess a Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR Possess a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience includes (1) Assisting in the implementation of theories, principles, practices, and methodologies of biology and ecological field sciences to support Refuge management and conservation programs; (2) Supporting the application of environmental laws, regulations, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements by contributing to biological assessments, Refuge use evaluations (e.g., Special Use Permits, Appropriate Use Evaluations, Compatibility Determinations), and compliance activities; (3) Participating in the development and maintenance of partnerships with Federal, State, and local agencies, private organizations, and other stakeholders to assist in advancing conservation objectives and program coordination; and (4) Assisting in the preparation, review, and editing of conservation management plans, issue papers, briefing statements, event memos, and Congressional inquiries/requests to ensure content accuracy, clarity, and consistency. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified; OR Completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a directly related field appropriate to this position; OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. Please note that only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used in this calculation Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes: (1) Independently implementing theories, principles, practices, concepts, methodologies, and techniques of biology and related ecological field sciences to plan and execute Refuge and land management conservation programs; (2) Independently implementing environmental laws, regulations, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements to conduct biological assessments, manage Refuge use requirements, and oversee compliance for Refuge activities, including Special Use Permits, Appropriate Use Evaluations, Compatibility Determinations, and programmatic agreements; (3) Developing and fostering partnerships with Federal, State, and local agencies, and private organizations, including stakeholders with opposing views, to resolve conflicts and achieve conservation objectives; (4) Leading the development of conservation management plans, issue papers, briefing statements, event memos, and Congressional inquiries/requests for content and clarity; and (5) Maintaining effective coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient implementation of Refuge and partnership programs. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the questions presented in the application and upload required documents. To preview the questions presented in the application, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12866184. Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application. Announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. ET after 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever occurs first. Applications must be received prior to the announcement closing to receive consideration. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact the Human Resources Office via email at fwshiring@fws.gov.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-30