SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST

Job title:

SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is a SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST, GS- 0482-9 working in Lodi, CA for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office.This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R8-25-12660619-LAS-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.OverviewOpen & closing dates01/08/2025 to 01/21/2025This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary$76,397 – $99,314 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential9Job family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberR8-25-12660618-LAS-DEControl number826976000This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.DutiesAs a SUPERVISORY FISH BIOLOGIST your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervising and directing the activities of permanent, term and temporary staff. Performing the full range of supervisory duties include preparing and implementing employee performance appraisal plans, conducting performance reviews, preparing schedules for completion of work, developing and initiating personnel actions, hears and resolves employee complaints, etc.
• Operating a variety of field equipment commonly used in fishery studies including rotary screw traps, adult fish traps and counting weirs, seines, trawls, fyke nets, electrofishers, cameras, and generators. Performing methods such as seining; trawling; fish marking; sampling of delta smelt at all life stages snorkel surveys; kayak surveys, carcass surveys, adult salmon trapping, juvenile salmonid screw trapping; water velocity and river discharge measurement; habitat typing; habitat surveying, and using total station and GPS hardware.
• Coordinating and implementing portions of jointly conducted projects of mutual interest with a variety of partner agencies and entities, including Federal and State fishery resource agencies, private non-government organizations, (NGO’s), and Native American Tribes.
• Designing and carrying out investigations that reflect the Service’s commitment to scientific excellence with sound study design, careful quality assurance and analysis, and written reports that fully disclose the quality of data relied on and identify assumptions or uncertainties present in the analysis. Investigating the influences of land management, river management, and large-scale river and watershed restoration on fishery resources.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Drug Testing Position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Driver’s License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout their employment in this position.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory 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 Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.
• Ability to operate motorboats up to 25′ in length. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification.
• Ability to safely swim and snorkel in cold fast-moving water. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain Swiftwater Safety Certification.
• Work Schedule: Work may require working evenings, weekends and holidays.

QualificationsOnly experience and education obtained by the closing date 01/21/2025 will be considered.In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.Basic Requirement: * Possess a degree in biological science that included at least six (6) semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology, ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography, fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; AND at least twelve (12) semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology, parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate.) OR

• Possess a combination of education and experience. This includes courses equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of six (6) semester hours were in aquatic subjects and twelve (12) semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualification [GS-09] * Possess 1 year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-07 in the Federal service which includes the following experience: 1) Conducting field investigations or studies on fish species; 2) Collecting field data using one or more collection techniques to monitor and assess fish populations and habitats; 3) Operating and maintaining various field equipment used for fish studies; 4) Using computers to manage and analyze a variety of fish data using various software packages; and 5) Leading a team by providing project oversight related to biological projects. NOTE: This experience must be clearly reflected in your resume.

• I possess 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree that is directly related to Fish Biology. OR
• Possess an equivalent combination of professional experience and graduate level education beyond the first year which together equals 100% of the requirements.

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 programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .Additional informationPCS INFORMATION:
-No PCS entitlements authorizedTelework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.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. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.
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

$76397 – 99314 per year

Location

Lodi, CA

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:48:21 GMT

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