Incumbent and supervisor confer on general objectives, projects, and deadlines. Incumbent plans and executes assignments, selects appropriate techniques and methodology, and determines approach to be taken. Incumbent resolves most problems that arise, keeping supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial problems, or other matters having far-reaching implications. Completed work is reviewed for general adequacy in meeting objectives. 450 Points Broad guidelines are mandated by various Acts, such as the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, or the National Environment Policy Act are often inadequate.
Guidelines are few and often inadequate.
Biologist must use ingenuity and resourcefulness in developing operating procedures, instructions, and new techniques, and in deviating from traditional methods to adapt new methods or compromises. Biologist must exercise judgment in advising on the requirements of Federal environmental laws and their applicability and effect on the fishery resource. Incumbent uses versatility and innovation to recognize possible new approaches, devise new or improved techniques, or anticipate future trends and needs. Assignments may include responsibility for coordinating and planning activities which cover a broad multiple-resource program. Issues may involve sensitive and complex endangered species, evaluation of habitat classification and ecological production functions, or major water resource or land based development projects.