Standards
Wildlife Refuge Management Series, 0485
Associated Group Standard
Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.
Individual Occupational Requirements
Basic Requirements:
Degree: zoology, wildlife management, or an appropriate field of biology that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; and 9 semester hours in botany.
OR
Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in one of the fields described in A above that included at least 9 semester hours in zoology; 6 semester hours in such wildlife courses as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, or wildlife management; and 9 semester hours in botany, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Additional Requirements for Positions Involving Pilot Duties: For positions in this series that require piloting an aircraft, applicants must:
Possess a current FAA Commercial Pilot's Certificate with appropriate ratings for single-engine aircraft operation on both land and water;
Have a minimum of 500 hours of solo flight time in command of aircraft, not less than 100 hours of which was in cross-country time; and
Meet the medical requirements prescribed for possession of the necessary pilot's license.
FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR POSITIONS WITH PILOT DUTIES
Applicants must:
Possess a current FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with ratings appropriate for the duties performed;
Possess an instrument rating;
Have completed a minimum of 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command and 25 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command at night; and
Possess a current Class II Medical Certificate.
