Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

Develops procedures and standards and reviews and interprets program policy. Serves as principal staff specialist or advisor to the Renewable Energy Division Branch Chief on wildlife biology program issues. Provides advice/guidance on research issues in the field and its application to bureau habitat management, automation of wildlife management programs, policy determination, and interpretation. Adheres to bureau policies, manuals, handbooks, and directives relating to biology, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Threatened and Endangered Species Act, and Federal Land Policy, and Management Act (FLPMA). Coordinates with government agencies, tribal councils, and interest groups to conserve, develop, and manage public rangelands in preparation of NEPA analysis and FLPMA documents. Coordinates with appropriate federal, state, and tribal offices to obtain sensitive species information, habitat delineations, and survey information. Serves as representative on interagency committees. Responsible for negotiating cooperative agreements and memorandums of understanding. Develops responses to Congress and requests for information. Participates in interdisciplinary teams able to utilize an interdisciplinary approach to assess environmental impacts and multiple use conflicts for integrated resource planning. Provides training and orientation on new program initiatives to the State, District and Field office employees. Provides technical guidance to Districts and Field offices on planning documents, use authorizations, feasibility studies and other activities within wildlife biology program. Evaluates procedures, standards, and compliance of the District/Field offices and reports findings/makes recommendations to remedy identified problems to the Branch Chief of the Renewable Energy Division. Follows up on proposed solutions and responses to determine progress toward alleviating program concerns. Coordinates with stakeholders, non-government organizations (NGO’s), Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) and Nevada Department of Mines (NDOM). Consolidates Field and District office budget submissions including the program year plans, preliminary annual work plan and supplemental project plans for the State’s wildlife program.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required. Be sure to read the

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