Biological Sciences Jobs in the Federal Government

Individuals are employed in biological sciences work in many fields, in a variety of locations and as part of many agencies across the federal government.

WHAT Federal jobs are there for BIOLOGy majors?

  • General Biological ScientistsPhoto from the Smithsonian National Zoo Visit: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/SciencePlan/education.cfm
  • Entomologists
  • Fishery Biologists
  • Microbiologists
  • Soil Conservationist
  • Wildlife Biologists
  • Zoologists
  • Agronomists
  • Botanists
  • Forestry Technicians
  • Geneticists
  • Horticulturists
  • Plant Pathologists and Physiologists
  • Range Conservationists
  • Environmental Protection Specialists
  • Hydrologists
  • Fish and Wildlife Refuge Management

Find more: www.usajobs.gov/EI23.asp

Job Profiles

Here are examples of recent job openings. Explore more and apply now at USAJOBS.

Biologist at the National Marine Fisheries Service

  • Salary Range: $38,959 - $68,225 per year
  • Duty Locations: Seattle, WA
  • Job Summary: Located in the National Marine Fisheries Service center, this position is dedicated to the stewardship of the nation’s living marine resources and habitat through scientific research, management and enforcement.  Be responsible for overseeing and conducting aerial and shipboard surveys for right whales and other cetaceans in the Bering Sea, as well as managing and analyzing survey data, and writing reports.
  • Major Duties: Oversee organization of operations and logistics for surveys for large whales; participate in field work on large whales in the Bering Sea; oversee data processing, summaries and reports.

Biological Science Technician (Animal) at the Department of Agriculture

  • Salary Range: $35,392.00 - $51,124.00 per year
  • Duty Locations: Fort Collins, CO
  • Job Summary: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs bright, energetic, committed professionals to facilitate marketing of U.S. agricultural products and protect the health of animals and plants in the United States.
  • Major Duties: Independently care for a wide variety of caged or penned wild animals and birds.  This requires the ability to capture animals with minimal stress to the animal.  With a computer, independently create a database for studies of various species.

Internship Examples

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Education offers practical research opportunities and experiences for fellows through its National Network for Environmental Management Studies. Fellowships are available for undergraduate and graduate students in environmental policy, regulation, and law; environmental management and administration; environmental science; public relations and communications; and computer programming and development.
www.epa.gov/ohr/careers/stuopp.html

The National Park Service is dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural resources of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of the public. Students are provided the opportunity to apply for federal jobs through the Student Educational Employment Program. It is available to all levels of students: vocational and technical, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, graduate degree and professional degree students. Students may be employed year-round with a flexible schedule of work assignments.
www.nps.gov

Find more biology internships using the Internship Directory.

Federal Jobs by the Numbers

Number of Biological and Environmental Sciences Positions by Field

Field
Full-time and Permanent (FTP) Positions Projected Hirings for FY 2007-09
General Biological Sciences
19,002 378
Forestry Technician
9,915 1,041
Biological Science Technologist
7,331 771
Soil Conservationist
4,270 551
Forestry
2,586 --
Wildlife Biology
2,433 75
Fish Biology
2,430 159
Source: Fedscope 03/08
Where the Jobs Are 2007 report

Percentage of Biological Science Positions by Region

Source: Fedscope 03/08

Number of Biological Science Positions by Agency

Agency
FTP Biological and Environmental Sciences Positions
Department of Agriculture
34,462
Dept. of Interior
11,890
Dept. of Health and Human Services
5,475
Dept. of Defense
4,612
Dept. of Homeland Security
2,207
Environmental Protection Agency
1,650
Dept. of Commerce
1,646
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
876
Dept. of Energy
133
Source: Fedscope 03/08

 

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