Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist

You will serve as a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4, Louisiana Ecological Services Office, duty location Lafayette, Louisiana.

As a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist, the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Supervise and Lead Multidisciplinary Teams: Direct and oversee a team of biologists and technical staff engaged in planning, implementing, and evaluating federal conservation and restoration projects under CWPPRA. Assign work, set priorities, provide guidance, and ensure staff development and performance standards are met. Coordinate Federal Project Planning and Implementation: Develop strategies and procedures for managing multiple program areas (e.g., habitat conservation, federal activities, partners programs) within the office's geographic area of responsibility. Ensure effective coordination with other supervisors, federal agencies, and stakeholders to advance CWPPRA project goals. Provide Administrative and Technical Guidance: Offer administrative and technical support to subordinate staff and other Service units in carrying out responsibilities under federal statutes such as the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. Advise on policy issues, program plans, and budgets related to federal project administration. Represent the Service in Interagency and Public Forums: Serve as the Service's representative on committees, at professional meetings, hearings, and conferences related to CWPPRA and other federal conservation initiatives. Prepare and present technical and non-technical reports to federal, state, and local agencies, professional organizations, and the public. Oversee Federal Activities Program Components: Protect and enhance fish and wildlife resources and their habitats by collaborating with federal agencies during planning and execution of water development and restoration projects, with emphasis on high-value landscapes such as wetlands and riverine habitats. Facilitate Interagency Coordination and Communication: Maintain expert-level cooperation and communication among Service programs, federal agencies, state governments, and other partners during project development, implementation, and evaluation. Ensure that Service positions are grounded in scientific fact and consistent with federal responsibilities and authorities. Monitor Project Effectiveness and Compliance: Evaluate the effectiveness of federal restoration activities, monitor progress against objectives, and ensure compliance with statutory authorities, regulations, and Service policies. Recommend improvements or corrective actions as needed to optimize project outcomes. Develop and Implement Performance Standards: Establish performance standards for staff and projects to meet mission requirements. Identify training needs, provide opportunities for professional development, and foster continuous improvement in project quality and production.

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 have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.