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Biologist Trainee 1 (Ecology), G-13
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$40,507
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biologist Trainee 1 Ecology | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Biologist Trainee 2 Ecology | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Biologist 1 Ecology | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Biologist 2 Ecology | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Biologist 3 Ecology | 25 | $93,530 | $117,875 |
| Biologist 4 Ecology | 63 | $108,665 | $137,319 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Bachelor's or higher degree with 18 semester credit hours in courses related to ecology, environmental contamination, habitat protection, restoration and management. Such courses include ecotoxicology, environmental impact assessment, forest and soil ecology, habitat restoration, limnology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, watershed conservation, or wetland and stream resource protection.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted