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Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences
Job series in Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences
GS-0401General Biological Science
Performs professional biological science work including research, analysis, and application of biological principles.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15
GS-0403Microbiology
Performs professional microbiological work including study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14
GS-0405Pharmacology
Performs professional pharmacological work including drug research, testing, and evaluation of pharmaceutical effects.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15
GS-0408Ecology
Performs professional ecological work including study of ecosystems, environmental relationships, and conservation.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14
GS-0410Zoology
Performs professional zoological work including study of animal life, behavior, physiology, and classification.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14
GS-0454Rangeland Management
Performs professional rangeland management work including conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of rangelands.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13
GS-0455Range Technician
Federal position performing technical rangeland management work including range surveys, vegetation monitoring, grazing management, and conservation support for BLM and Forest Service.
Administrative · GS-4/5/6/7/8/9
GS-0457Soil Conservation
Performs professional soil conservation work including erosion control, soil analysis, and conservation planning.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13
GS-0460Forestry
Performs professional forestry work including forest management, timber sales, and forest resource protection.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13
GS-0462Forestry Technician
Performs technical forestry work including timber cruising, surveying, and forest management support.
Administrative · GS-4/5/6/7/8/9
GS-0470Soil Science
Positions involving professional work in soil science including surveys, classification, and land use planning.
Professional · two-grade
GS-0480Fish and Wildlife Administration
Performs fish and wildlife program administration including resource management, conservation policy, and program oversight.
Administrative · GS-9/11/12/13/14
GS-0482Fish Biology
Performs professional fish biology work including fish population studies, habitat assessment, and fisheries management.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13
GS-0485Wildlife Refuge Management
Performs wildlife refuge management work including habitat management, visitor services, and conservation programs.
Administrative · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13
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