Biologist – Natural Resource Damage Assessment

About the role

The Biologist provides advanced ecological and biological expertise to support natural resource damage assessment and restoration under CERCLA and the Oil Pollution Act. The role serves as a technical advisor to internal staff and external partners, guiding cost‑effective, high‑quality assessments aligned with DOI, FWS, and Gulf Restoration Office policies.

Key responsibilities

• Apply ecological principles to develop and implement damage assessment and restoration activities for oil and chemical releases.
• Design, conduct, review, and synthesize evaluations of chemical exposures and their impacts on natural resources.
• Prepare and review technical documents, white papers, and literature reviews, providing data‑driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including biologists, solicitors, and natural resource economists, across federal and external agencies.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or national, eligible for background investigation and E‑Verify.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related field; transcripts required.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS‑09 level (or graduate education equivalent) demonstrating biological/ecological investigations, technical reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

Required skills

• Technical writing and preparation of reports, briefings, and training materials for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to analyze chemical exposure data and assess impacts on fish, wildlife, and habitats.