Department of the Interior
This position is a SUPERVISORY BIOLOGIST, GS- 0401-13 working for the R2-Texas Restoration Office. Duty station is negotiable at any Fish & Wildlife Service office or refuge location within the State of Texas. Pay will vary based duty location. 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: Provides administrative, scientific, and technical leadership for a large, complex scientific program/project. Manages the formulation of program objectives, priorities, and techniques. Provides long range resource planning, program direction, coordination, and evaluation. Lead the development of overall program goals, objectives, policies and strategies necessary to direct the program. Analyzes complex biological data, reports or findings that have been submitted for review. Evaluates or writes biological and policy arguments, ensures conformance to establish scientific and policy standards, and reviews the quality of biological, ecological, and other information. Develops budget proposals and other documents including the FWS budget estimates and submittals, OMB budget estimates, and the President's budget justification. As appropriate, makes funding allocation recommendations for high priority projects within the assigned program area and associated Headquarters, Regional and/or field offices. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary to accomplish the work. Plans the work to be accomplished, assigns work to employees, and establishes production or quality standards for the work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance expectations for employees. Conducts formal performance reviews. Identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees. Provides expertise and assistance to FWS staff in the drafting, implementation, administration, tracking, and evaluation of grants, cooperative agreements, and other intra and inter-agency agreements. Agreements are typically complex, involving cooperative projects and restoration efforts with significant expenditure of congressionally appropriated Federal funds.
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