What We Do: Sciences Positions

The US Fish and Wildlife Service employ various types of scientific positions that are vital to the fulfillment of our mission. The vast majority of these positions are from the Biological Sciences; however, we also employ physical scientists GIS/modeling, statisticians, and interdisciplinary positions. Our scientists are engaged in various projects, ranging from studying Fish Health and Disease to Habitat Restoration, and often take on various roles, throughout their careers. Roles may be Regulatory, Research, consultative, or Natural Resources management. We are looking for individuals with sound judgment, strong communication skills, and strong problem solving skills who will take initiative and work effectively independently and in a team setting.

US Fish and Wildlife Service scientists work toward identifying, developing, analyzing and implementing ecosystem conservation, restoration, habitat conservation, and other landscape projects. Many of our Scientist work to develop and implement monitoring plans to ensure industrial, recreational and commercial activities are in compliance with various regulations, or laws.

Following is a few examples of common biologist jobs in the Service:

• Fish Biologists often manage fish, fish habitat, and fisheries. Fish biologist may focus on conserving wild fish stocks, and protecting and managing fish habitats. They may assist or lead research projects, such as, conducting surveys.
• Wildlife Biologists positions are responsible form many of the components of the wildlife management programs, duties can include: game and non-game and furbearer species management, biodiversity conversation, wildlife research, land use planning and land management, wildlife habitat enhancement, and management and allocation of sustenance, and commercial and recreational uses of wildlife. Wildlife Biologists also provide professional and technical expertise regarding a wide range of wildlife species.
• Natural Resource Specialists: Have a wide variety of administrative or managerial duties related to Natural Resource Management, to include controlling, preserving, and/or evaluating a natural resource or natural resources function, such as conservation, forest, rangeland, fisheries, and wildlife. Types of work activities include protecting sensitive habitats; preparing or advising on natural resources regulations and guidance; ensuring that activities on public land, such as hunting and boating are conducted in accordance with applicable laws; developing environmental reports and impact statements; developing and implementing land use plans; managing wildlife and fisheries; protecting threatened and endangered species and sensitive plants; managing wildland fire programs; managing recreation programs; and managing forests.