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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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