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class="align-right one_third_width_image"><div class="embedded-media-image full_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/FishSpawning-LeadvilleHatchery-CO-DaniTinkerUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=UCp64F0b 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="1115"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/FishSpawning-LeadvilleHatchery-CO-DaniTinkerUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=g96frq3K 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="922"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/FishSpawning-LeadvilleHatchery-CO-DaniTinkerUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=AhTWD0k6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="714"> <source 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srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/FishSpawning-LeadvilleHatchery-CO-DaniTinkerUSFWS.jpg?itok=kDuOQobv 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="446"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/FishSpawning-LeadvilleHatchery-CO-DaniTinkerUSFWS.jpg?itok=kDuOQobv" width="480" height="446" alt="A woman in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform and overalls holding a fish and expelling its eggs into a plastic bowl" class="img-responsive"> </picture></div><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/fish-spawning">Image Details</a></div></div></div><figcaption>A fisheries biologist at work.</figcaption></figure><p>If you’re passionate about science, nature, plants and wildlife, water and air quality, and education, a career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service might be just what you’re looking for.</p><p><span>A career with us also might be for you if you’re knowledgeable about public land management, information technology, facilities or heavy equipment maintenance, real estate, engineering, finance, communications, cartography, budgeting, </span><a href="/program/refuge-law-enforcement/get-involved"><span>refuge law enforcement</span></a><span> or </span><a href="/program/office-of-law-enforcement/get-involved"><span>wildlife inspection and wildlife criminal investigation</span></a><span>, public policy and more.</span></p><p><span>Our dedicated employees perform a wide range of jobs at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries and with public, tribal and private partners. The work is rewarding.</span></p><p><span>We hope you’ll join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.</span></p><figure role="group" class="align-right one_third_width_image"><div class="embedded-media-image full_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=BXH3Lm7T 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="1039"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=YyWj-yVZ 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="859"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=qcT4GMai 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="665"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=LsjJCGJi 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="416"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg?itok=BXH3Lm7T 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1200" height="1039"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg?itok=YyWj-yVZ 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="992" height="859"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg?itok=qcT4GMai 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="768" height="665"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg?itok=LsjJCGJi 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="416"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/12-BruceButler-field_-USFWS.jpg?itok=LsjJCGJi" width="480" height="416" alt="A law enforcement officer on a raised boardwalk with two visitors pointing toward a large tree branch" class="img-responsive"> </picture></div><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/federal-wildlife-officer-helping-visitors">Image Details</a></div></div></div><figcaption>A federal wildlife officer helps visitors.</figcaption></figure><p><span>The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to recruiting and hiring a highly qualified, diverse and inclusive workforce to support our mission. Below and on associated pages you'll find information and links about U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service programs and opportunities for potential candidates. </span>You'll also find information about <a href="/careers/meet-our-people" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d162d1d3-09f0-4823-9588-70121f896c65" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Meet Our People">our employees</a>, our <a href="/program/human-resources/new-hire-onboarding-guide" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="bfac3d8d-d09b-4804-9b16-d517bedf1bee" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="New Hire Onboarding Guide ">onboarding process</a> and a diverse array of careers across the agency.<br><br><br><a class="btn-secondary" href="/jobs"><span>Find a Job</span></a><span>   </span><a class="btn-secondary" href="/node/415381"><span>BECOME AN INTERN OR FELLOW</span></a><span>   </span><a class="btn-secondary" href="/volunteer-opportunity"><span>VOLUNTEER</span></a><br><br><a class="btn-secondary" href="/youth-conservation-corps" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f7edc319-ea88-4865-9687-56ae8b3d3cd7" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Youth Conservation Corps"><span>Discover the Youth Conservation Corps</span></a><span>   </span><a class="btn-secondary" href="/careers/meet-our-people" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d162d1d3-09f0-4823-9588-70121f896c65" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Meet Our People">Meet Our People</a></p></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>Explore Career Paths and Job Series</h3><figure role="group" class="align-left one_third_width_image"><div class="embedded-media-image full_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=hg1NXkhy 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="1103"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=gZMDPygc 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="912"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=magXw4th 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="706"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg.webp?itok=E6fyCcR1 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="441"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg?itok=hg1NXkhy 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1200" height="1103"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg?itok=gZMDPygc 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="992" height="912"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg?itok=magXw4th 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="768" height="706"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg?itok=E6fyCcR1 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="441"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/10-DarikaCease-field-USFWS.jpg?itok=E6fyCcR1" width="480" height="441" alt="A woman sit at her desk with her hands on the keyboard and two computer monitors in front of her" class="img-responsive"> </picture></div><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/it-specialist-keyboard">Image Details</a></div></div></div><figcaption>An IT specialist at the keyboard.</figcaption></figure><p>Not sure where to start? <a href="https://careers.doi.gov/find-your-path">Take a quiz to find your path.</a></p><p>There are more than 70 careers to choose from at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We value dedicated individuals with diverse education, experience and training backgrounds. Some professional jobs <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series">require a college degree. Several have specific academic credit requirements</a>.</p><p>We offer <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/">competitive pay and generous leave</a>, job security, <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pandemic-information/benefits/">a great medical and retirement benefits package</a>, <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/worklife/">work-life flexibilities</a> and <a href="https://public.tableau.com/shared/4J9XRCTBT?:display_count=y&:origin=viz_share_link&:embed=y">work locations in </a>every state and each U.S. territory.</p><p>Learn more about the <a href="https://careers.doi.gov/explore-careers">jobs and occupational series</a> available with us and across the Department of the Interior.</p></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="tableauPlaceholder" id="viz1654188844162" style="position: relative"><noscript><a href="#"><img alt="Image removed." src="/core/misc/icons/e32700/error.svg" style="border: none" title="This image has been removed. For security reasons, only images from the local domain are allowed." height="16" width="16" class="filter-image-invalid" loading="lazy"></a></noscript><object class="tableauViz" style="display:none;"><param name="host_url" value="https%3A%2F%2Fpublic.tableau.com%2F"><param name="embed_code_version" value="3"><param name="site_root" value><param name="name" value="MajorJobFunction/Dashboard1"><param name="tabs" value="no"><param name="toolbar" value="yes"><param name="static_image" value="https://public.tableau.com/static/images/Ma/MajorJobFunction/Dashboard1/1.png"><param name="animate_transition" value="yes"><param name="display_static_image" value="yes"><param name="display_spinner" value="yes"><param name="display_overlay" value="yes"><param name="display_count" value="yes"><param name="language" value="en-US"></object></div><script type="text/javascript"> var divElement = document.getElementById('viz1654188844162'); var vizElement = divElement.getElementsByTagName('object')[0]; if ( divElement.offsetWidth > 800 ) { vizElement.style.width='1000px';vizElement.style.height='827px';} else if ( divElement.offsetWidth > 500 ) { vizElement.style.width='1000px';vizElement.style.height='827px';} else { vizElement.style.width='100%';vizElement.style.height='727px';} var scriptElement = document.createElement('script'); scriptElement.src = 'https://public.tableau.com/javascripts/api/viz_v1.js'; vizElement.parentNode.insertBefore(scriptElement, vizElement); </script></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><figure role="group" class="align-right one_third_width_image"><div class="embedded-media-image full_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=4qXrIs-j 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="1174"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=xlGLpdiP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="971"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=gp4pq7_p 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="752"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=LXpsge7L 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="470"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg?itok=4qXrIs-j 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1200" height="1174"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg?itok=xlGLpdiP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="992" height="971"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg?itok=gp4pq7_p 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="768" height="752"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg?itok=LXpsge7L 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="470"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Infrastructure%2325-OccoquanBayRefuge-VA-BillO%27BrianUSFWS.jpg?itok=LXpsge7L" width="480" height="470" alt="A wearing a bright yellow safety vest and a white safety helmet holds a surveying tool in brush" class="img-responsive"> </picture></div><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/surveying-situation-occoquan-bay-national-wildlife-refuge">Image Details</a></div></div></div><figcaption>A maintenance professional surveys a trail.</figcaption></figure><h3>USAJobs.gov</h3><p>On USAJobs.gov, you can search job openings by discipline (series), location, salary and other parameters. You can create a personal account where you can build, upload and post your résumé and supporting documents (e.g., college transcripts, optional cover letter) and apply for jobs. <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=IN15&p=1">Visit USAJobs.gov</a> to search our careers. You can <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/help/how-to/search/save/">save the search</a> to be notified when new positions are accepting applications.</p><p>Explore the variety of careers that we and other Department of the Interior agencies offer, including typical duties and qualification requirements.</p></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><figure role="group" class="align-center full_width_image"><div class="embedded-media-image full_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg.webp?itok=P4aD3r80 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="819"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg.webp?itok=y5s_oaTe 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="677"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg.webp?itok=Q75ps2wJ 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="524"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg.webp?itok=1kGM6g-0 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="328"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg?itok=P4aD3r80 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1200" height="819"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg?itok=y5s_oaTe 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="992" height="677"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg?itok=Q75ps2wJ 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="768" height="524"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg?itok=1kGM6g-0 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="328"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Pic-ParkRanger.jpg?itok=1kGM6g-0" width="480" height="328" alt="A woman in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform smiling as she lies on the ground with a tiny turtle crawling in front of her" class="img-responsive"> </picture></div><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/refuge-ranger-watch-out-turtles-road-message">Image Details</a></div></div></div><figcaption>A ranger/visitor services specialist playfully encourages folks to beware of baby turtles when driving at and near national wildlife refuges.</figcaption></figure><h3>Demystify Coursework Requirements</h3><p>Some U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service careers require <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series">minimum education requirements</a> and some of <em>those</em> require a specific number of semester or quarter hours in a particular discipline to qualify.</p><p>Figuring out which courses satisfy which discipline can be confusing. We’re here to help!</p><figure role="group" class="align-right one_third_width_image"><div class="embedded-media-image full_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=UE0Dn8J5 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="960"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=Xx0fE1lh 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="794"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=eFYmmzOz 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="614"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg.webp?itok=IQaS6tAR 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="384"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg?itok=UE0Dn8J5 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1200" height="960"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg?itok=Xx0fE1lh 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="992" height="794"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg?itok=eFYmmzOz 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="768" height="614"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg?itok=IQaS6tAR 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="384"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-06/BlackCrappie-MonthAfterHatch-GavinsPointNFH-SD-SamStukelUSFWS.jpg?itok=IQaS6tAR" width="480" height="384" alt="A man holding a jar full of water and tiny silvery fish hatchlngs" class="img-responsive"> </picture></div><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/black-crappie-fingerlings">Image Details</a></div></div></div><figcaption>Fish biology work at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery in South Dakota.</figcaption></figure><p><strong><em>Quick tip:</em></strong></p><p>Sometimes a course name does not provide enough information to tell Human Resources if a course satisfies a semester hours requirement for a particular discipline.</p><p>In cases like this, you can include a letter in your application from your professor or college dean explaining that the course contained particular content.<br><br><br><br>For example, the <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/fish-biology-series-0482/">Fish Biology Series (0482)</a> requires a degree with a major in biological science that includes:</p><ul><li>At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology<br><br><em>and</em></li><li>At least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess coursework in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.)<br><br> </li></ul><figure role="group" class="align-right one_third_width_image"><div class="embedded-media-image full_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg.webp?itok=tzPDlEhu 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="1154"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg.webp?itok=8q7qoOaR 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="954"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg.webp?itok=57Xg4tSF 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="739"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg.webp?itok=tbBk7vnw 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="462"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_1200/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg?itok=tzPDlEhu 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1200" height="1154"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_992/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg?itok=8q7qoOaR 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="992" height="954"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_768/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg?itok=57Xg4tSF 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="768" height="739"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg?itok=tbBk7vnw 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="462"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Pic-Biologist.jpg?itok=tbBk7vnw" width="480" height="462" alt="A woman in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform wading thigh deep into a marsh to release a baby turtle" class="img-responsive"> </picture></div><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/wildlife-biologist-releases-young-blandings-turtle">Image Details</a></div></div></div><figcaption>A wildlife biologist releases a baby turtle into the wild.</figcaption></figure><p>Suppose you mention in your application that you took a class in wetlands ecology.</p><p>A Human Resources specialist who evaluates your application might categorize that class as coursework in aquatic subjects. </p><p>But that's not guaranteed, because wetlands ecology is not specifically listed above. (This listing matches the listing that would be in the USAJobs.gov vacancy announcement.)</p><p>So, you might want to include a letter indicating this wetlands ecology course would be classified as an aquatic subject for the purposes of this job series.<br><br><br><br> </p></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>Onboarding Process</h3><p>Learn about the <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="bfac3d8d-d09b-4804-9b16-d517bedf1bee" href="/program/human-resources/new-hire-onboarding-guide" title="New Hire Onboarding Guide ">onboarding process</a> once you've been selected for a job with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.</p></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>Fast-track Your Way to a Federal Career</h3><div class="align-center embedded-media-image two_third_width_image"><div class="image-with-credit"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_800/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=-316Didy 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="800" height="244"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_660/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=jtc6w52F 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="660" height="201"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_512/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=m5kWrtQi 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="512" height="156"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=VEmBg3HX 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="147"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_800/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png?itok=-316Didy 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/png" width="800" height="244"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_660/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png?itok=jtc6w52F 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/png" width="660" height="201"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_512/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png?itok=m5kWrtQi 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/png" width="512" height="156"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png?itok=VEmBg3HX 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/png" width="480" height="147"> <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2022-05/Graphic-SnailandFox%20%281%29.png?itok=VEmBg3HX" width="480" height="147" alt="A snail icon over the words "A normal hiring timelines can take about 4 months from close date of an announcement on USAJobs to the employee start date." 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These hiring paths often can make the hiring process go more quickly. Explore different hiring paths and how they can be used to help secure a career with us. <br><br><a class="btn-primary" href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/">VETERANS</a> <br><a class="btn-primary" href="https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/elips/documents/pb-21-09-departmental-policy-on-public-lands-corps-hiring-authority-11.5.2021.pdf">FORMER FEDERAL LANDS INTERNS</a> <br><a class="btn-primary" href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/">PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES</a> <br><a class="btn-primary" href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/">OTHER HIRING PATHS</a></p><p>FWS posts noncompetitive vacancies for candidates who are qualified and eligible under the hiring paths linked above. Candidates must apply by the listed deadline for each position of interest. Refer to individual position flyers for duties, required documents, and application process for these vacancies.</p><p><br><a class="btn-primary" href="https://fws-fileshare.box.com/s/wqthsgvnqp8vgdyesd7uvkmyinw0g91m">VACANCIES OPEN TO NONCOMPETITIVE CANDIDATES</a></p></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>Stay Connected </h3><p>Find our careers-focused social media pages with staff profiles, highlights of vacancies and more. Follow or search for #WeAreUSFWS on social media to learn more and connect with us.<br><br> <a class="btn-secondary" href="https://www.facebook.com/USFWSCareers/">Facebook</a> <a class="btn-secondary" href="https://twitter.com/usfwscareers/">Twitter</a> <a class="btn-secondary" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usfws">LinkedIn</a></p><h3><br>Questions?</h3><p>Questions about our jobs, internships, fellowships or the application process? 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