Wildlife Inspector

The Wildlife Inspector, GS-1801-7/9/11/12, serves under Region 9, Office of Law Enforcement, conducting complex inspections and enforcing federal laws on the import, export, and interstate transport of wildlife and wildlife products. The position ensures regulatory compliance, identifies violations, and supports efforts to prevent unlawful wildlife trade. Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov. Direct Deposit participation required. Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. Applicants selected for this position will not be appointed if a verified positive drug test result is received. Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license throughout employment. Employees are required to wear an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement, within 30 days of appointment. This is a bargaining unit position represented by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, may be required to serve a one (1)-year probationary period. This probationary period allows the Agency to evaluate an employee's fitness for Federal service and to determine whether the employee's continued employment advances the public interest. The probationary period is an extension of the appointment process. During this time, the Agency will evaluate whether an employee's continuation in the position supports the Agency's mission and organizational goals, aligns with Agency needs and interests, promotes the efficiency of the service, and otherwise advances the public interest. In making this determination, the Agency will consider the employee's performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether continued service supports broader Agency or Government objectives; and whether continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, an employee's service during a probationary period automatically terminates at the end of that period unless the Agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the employee's continued employment advances the public interest and that the employee's appointment should be finalized. If the Agency does not issue this written certification, the appointment will be terminated at the conclusion of the probationary period.