Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Job title:

Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-11/12 working in the Office of Conservation Investment, Northeast Region and works with State Conservation Agencies and Tribal Nations in the thirteen Northeast States and the District of Columbia to implement projects to provide public access to lands and waters to connect people with nature.OverviewOpen & closing dates11/20/2024 to 12/03/2024Salary$72,553 – $113,047 per yearThe salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected.Pay scale & gradeGS 11 – 12LocationLocation Negotiable After Selection 1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential12Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberR5-25-12613825-BV-SDHAControl number819927500This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis 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.DutiesAs a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:Coordinate and facilitate the development, approval and implementation of grants that effectively support State, District of Columbia, and Native American Tribal conservation, management and outdoor access needs.Analyze grant proposals to determine whether they 1) are eligible for funding under the respective act and applicable regulations; 2) comply with applicable laws and regulations, and policy; 3) are biologically sound; 4) are designed economically; and 5) will result in benefits commensurate with costs.Review ongoing projects in the field and via reports to ensure that their development and/or use is carried out as originally proposed.Provide consultation, advice, and guidance to the professional staff of the State fish and wildlife agencies, Tribal nations, and conservation organizations.Communicates the accomplishments of grant funded work to key audiences.RequirementsConditions 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.
• 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.

QualificationsOnly experience and education obtained by 12/03/2024 will be considered.In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.Basic Requirement: * Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university with a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline. OR

• Possess a combination of education that includes courses equivalent to a major as shown above AND appropriate experience or additional education that, combined, meets the basic requirements of the occupational series.

Minimum Qualification [GS-11] * One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience includes supporting the development and implementation of fish and/or wildlife conservation projects or fish and/or wildlife-oriented recreation access projects; assisting with monitoring and evaluating fish and/or wildlife project activities in the field to determine progress in accomplishment of stated project objectives; assisting in data management and information exchange within or among natural resource organizations. OR

• Completed 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree. OR
• A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.

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 developing and implementing grant proposals for fish and/or wildlife conservation or fish and/or wildlife-oriented recreation access projects; planning and implementing fish and/or wildlife research, management, access, and/or habitat protection projects; monitoring and evaluating fish and/or wildlife projects in the field to determine progress and providing guidance to address issues that occur during the project; developing and implementing cooperative partnerships to achieve fish and/or wildlife conservation or fish and/or wildlife-oriented recreation outcomes; implementing research and management projects focused on fish and/or wildlife in the marine environment.
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.EducationPROOF 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:Additional informationThe duty station for this position will be located in the North East Region which includes the States of Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. The salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at: Please Note: If selected, you may be placed at a regional office, field office, current duty station, or other DOI-owned or leased worksite at the discretion of management. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview processPCS INFORMATION:
-Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable.
-In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.Telework:
This position is suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP or ICTAP applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priority. To be well-qualified, a CTAP or ICTAP applicant must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. For more information visit:Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$72553 – 113047 per year

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:01:00 GMT

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