Biological Sciences Jobs in the Federal Government
Individuals are employed in biological and environmental 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 Scientists
- 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
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Job Profiles
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Biologist at the National Institutes of Health
- Salary Range: $35,452 - $56,371 per year
- Duty Locations: Bethesda, MD
- Job Summary: Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! The National Institutes of Health (NIH) of Department of Health and Human Services, through the pursuit of medical and behavioral research, strives to understand the nature and behavior of living systems and to apply that knowledge to extend the length and quality of life.
- Major Duties: Perform a wide variety of experiments relying on numerous genetic biochemical and molecular biological procedures. Manage and organize genetic studies of mice that harbor altered alleles of the La gene.
Environmental Protection Specialist at the Environmental Protection Agency
- Salary Range: $35,452 - $46,088 per year
- Duty Locations: Washington, D.C.
- Job Summary: The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
- Major Duties: Advise and assist in the development, execution, and monitoring of environmental protection plans and programs, and the development and review of related grant proposals.
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/epahome/intern.htm
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 |
|---|---|
General Biological Sciences |
18,379 |
Forestry Technician |
9,879 |
Biological Science Technologist |
7,324 |
Soil Conservationist |
4,431 |
Forestry |
2,759 |
Microbiology |
2,399 |
Wildlife Biology |
2,442 |
Source: Fedscope 03/07
Percentage of Biological Science Positions by Region
Source: Fedscope 03/07
Number of Biological and Environmental Sciences Positions by Agency
Agency |
FTP Biological and Environmental Sciences Positions |
|---|---|
Department of Agriculture |
34,722 |
Dept. of Interior |
11,915 |
Department of Health and Human Services |
5,389 |
Dept. of Defense |
4,272 |
Environmental Protection Agency |
3,955 |
Dept. of Homeland Security |
2,103 |
Dept. of Commerce |
1,600 |
Dept. of Veterans Affairs |
919 |
Dept. of Energy |
123 |