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* * ??? Careers Opportunities as a Federal Biologist / ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ? U.S. Forest Service U.S. Dept Agriculture USGS Science Centers USGS Co-op Units Federal Job Opportunities B.S./B.A.: Lots of seasonal technician jobs Few permanent jobs GS 5-7 ($26-32k start salary) Examples: Seasonal technicians Refuge/park staff Law enforcement Naturalist Federal Job Opportunities M.S.: more permanent jobs Salary range: GS 7-11 ($32-47k start) Examples: Refuge Manager Research Technician Field Crew leader Park Ranger Endangered Species Listing Bio. Federal Job Opportunities Ph.D. Fewer permanent jobs overall But jobs can be great—lots of freedom. GS-12-15+ ($56-96k start) Examples: Scientists/Professors at: USGS Coop. Units USGS Research Centers USFS Research Stations Pros/Cons of being a Federal Scientist Pros: Can do more research Can focus on conservation issues Don’t have to teach Don’t have to go through tenure Higher salary Better job security—maybe? Pros/Cons of being a Federal Scientist Cons: Can’t always speak my mind FOIA/data are not mine Deal with a lot of bureaucracy Where to Start???? Get a serious science education Get job experience at any level: Help in university/federal labs Help on field projects Volunteer: Zoo’s Natural history museums Research projects at USGS At NP’s or NWR Where to Find Federal Jobs All Federal jobs are listed at: USAJ Apply via OARS: Online Automated Recruitment System /ohr/oars/ You enter a resume that can be used for any federal job. USGS ranks resumes according to job criteria. You can edit and archive your resume online. Any Questions? *