Fish & Wildlife Biologist

Clarification from the agency

This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States citizens and U.S. nationals. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.

Duties

As a Fish & Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Works with other Service programs to guide and coordinate activities on private lands that will benefit threatened and endangered species and migratory birds. Works with National Wildlife Refuge Offices to guide and coordinate activities on private lands that complement activities on Service lands or contribute to the resolution of problems on refuges that are caused by off-refuge land use activities. Coordinates with state natural resource agencies and represents the Service in matters involving Service fish and wildlife management activities on private lands in order to grow and leverage these partnerships to further conservation objectives. Represents the Service at State hearings concerning farm bill, swampbuster and sodbuster, and wetland reserve issues that are highly controversial, and that have significant impact on resources; agricultural or business or have strong political involvement. Ensures Project Leaders receive ascertainment, acquisition and management assistance when dealing with Farm Service Agency or similar organizations to inventory property programs so that fish and wildlife projects on private lands proceed smoothly. Works to develop a highly professional and culturally diverse workforce. Recruits, develops, trains, and supports all staff assigned to this station, and mentors other private lands staff in the state.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume. Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section. Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation. Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure. Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 08/19/2024 will be considered.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.

Basic Requirement: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Minimum Qualification GS-12: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes 1. Completing habitat restoration; 2. Leading or building a team; 3. Writing plans and speaking/presenting to the public; and 4. Partnering with internal and external organizations.

Minimum Qualification GS-13: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience includes: 1. Completing habitat restoration directly or managing a restoration program; 2. Leading or building a team; 3. Briefing management, creating programmatic priorities, speaking/presenting to the public; 4. Managing a budget or funding sources; and 5. Partnering with internal and external organizations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit:

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