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You are currently viewing archived title information for Examination 26-240 PCO-Professional Career Opportunities, held in April 2017. View current title information for PCO-Professional Career Opportunities.
Biologist Trainee 1 (Wildlife), 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 Wildlife | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Biologist Trainee 2 Wildlife | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Biologist 1 Wildlife | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Biologist 2 Wildlife | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Biologist 3 Wildlife | 25 | $93,530 | $117,875 |
| Biologist 4 Wildlife | 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 such as herpetology, mammalogy, ornithology, wildlife ecology, wildlife habitat management, wildlife health, wildlife management, or wildlife population dynamics.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted