Biologist
2 months ago
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 Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Biologist - Upper Mississippi River System
Serves as the USFWS representative for planning, design, and implementation of large river restoration projects throughout the Upper Mississippi River system, including providing technical support for aquatic and terrestrial Federal trust resources; participates and serves in a leadership capacity on technical teams to inform navigation operations and maintenance activities, facilitate fish and wildlife studies, and develop local and systemic restoration plans. Coordinates and collaborates with diverse teams of river stakeholders, across USFWS programs, and the public; provides technical expertise for floodplain resources, including interpreting and conducting freshwater mussel and pollinator surveys. Prepares Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) reports and reviews and provides comment on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. Evaluates environmental consequences of proposed actions on Federal projects and conducts interagency consultations pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 for USACE and other federal agencies.
Biologist - NRCS Farm Bill
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. Driver’s License: Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure. Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. 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 08/12/2024 will be considered.In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.
Basic Requirement: Possess a bachelors degree or higher in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. I will submit my transcripts with my application that verifies this. OR Possess a combination of education and experience that included coursework equivalent to a major (i.e. 24
semester/36 quarter hours or school equivalent) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines as shown in A above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education, and in combination equals 100% of the basic requirements.
Minimum Qualification [GS-12] Possess one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Delivery of restoration and conservation actions on private lands and/or large river floodplains and aquatic habitats; 2) Working with and leading diverse teams of stakeholders (e.g., Mississippi River stakeholders and/or landowners) and coordinating across USFWS programs; 3) Applying the Endangered Species Act and associated regulations and policy, particularly related to consultations under section 7; 4) Identifying opportunities to leverage resources to expand the footprint of conservation, restoration, and recovery activities; 5) Working on species status assessments; 6) Identifying ecosystem impacts and planning/implementation of ecological restoration on private lands and/or large river systems; and 7) Conducting and interpreting bat, mussel, and/or pollinator surveys. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas
to be found qualified.
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:
