FUL-Wildlife Biologist

You will serve as a FUL-Wildlife Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Northern Maine National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Baring, Maine. As the Wildlife Biologist, you will plan, develop, coordinate and implement biological programs or a major segment of biological programs, for a refuge or multiple refuges. Pay will vary based on grade level for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Designing, analyzing, planning, managing and implementing biological programs involving natural resources. Planning, organizing and implementing biological activities, including habitat manipulation, that affect refuge biological resources. Developing and reviewing comprehensive wildlife management plans and coordinates with other refuge programs that affect biological resources. Developing and recommending management plans covering biological programs. Providing biological advice and guidance to management in the development of management plans and coordinates activities.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.