Biologist

Open: July 30, 2026 —
Closes: August 12, 2026

You will serve as a Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish & Wildlife Svc Region 2, New Mexico FWS Conservation, Albuquerque, New Mexico. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

• Conducts routine field experiments using established data-collection systems and extracts and analyzes data from these systems.
• Selects and applies standard techniques, processes, and procedures.
• Assists in remote data-collection systems and participates in the analysis of data from these systems.
• In a developmental capacity, participates in collecting basic data from field investigations and assessments concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect ecosystems.
• Reports observations in notes for use of higher grade-level employees.
• Participate in partnerships/collaborative groups and meet with partners, stakeholders and general public to communicate mission of the USFWS, respective USFWS office priorities and conservation needs.
• Assists biologists of higher grade in studying and preparing reports on a wide variety of biological, ecological, pathological, public use data or other information pertinent to scientific studies.
• Performs preliminary analysis of quantitative and qualitative data using established methods and software in ways that support project needs.
• Maintains computer databases;
• Participates in the development of reports, briefings, presentations, and training materials on analytical findings and recommendations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The work may involve a varied amount of field work. When engaged in field activities, the work is at times strenuous, requiring exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work requires average agility and dexterity. Travel to remote study sites may be required via boats, small aircraft, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and/or on foot.

Extended periods of camping in tents or cabins in remote field camps may occur. Incumbent must be able to cope with the pressure of short time deadlines, responsibilities of logistics to remote areas, cultural conflicts, and adverse weather conditions. Incumbent may be 5 6/11/2026required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.