This position is a Fish Biologist, GS- 0482-12 working in Amargosa Valley, NV as Facility Manager for the Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility that is part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This facility holds the only backup population for the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/ash-meadows.

Duties

The Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility (AMFCF) is a unique and highly technical conservation facility built to mimic the physical parameters of Devils Hole, the sole habitat of the Devils Hole pupfish. The primary purpose of the AMFCF is to house a refuge population of Devils Hole pupfish as a precaution against potential extinction in the wild. The facility consists of a well, water delivery infrastructures, refuge tank, automated monitoring systems and associated equipment needed to operate a 100,000-gallon recirculation system that replicates the physical environment of the Devils Hole, a machinery room to house water deliver and monitoring equipment, a lab room and an office. As a Fish Biologist, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Design and maintain the habitat within the refuge tank, plan and carry out daily activities for captive propagation operations on genetic refugial Devils Hole pupfish, other pupfish and other imperiled species, and operate and maintain the complex recirculation system and associated equipment needed to replicate the physical environment of Devils Hole to establish a secure refuge population of Devils Hole pupfish. Work as an active member of the Devils Hole pupfish recovery team to coordinate and implement Recovery Plan objectives for the Devils Hole pupfish in coordination with the National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Universities and other partners. Carry out daily activities for captive propagation operations including rearing techniques and implementing fish health measures. Operate and maintain a complex recirculation system and associated equipment to replicate the physical environment of Devils Hole and establish a secure refuge population of Devils Hole pupfish. Develop specialized biological testing, monitoring and investigations and evaluate the effectiveness of fish husbandry to maintain efficient fish production, fish health and genetic diversity. Maintain accurate records on all therapeutic and prophylactic treatments for Investigative New Animal Drug (INAD) purposes. Document, analyze and maintain accurate records on all aspects of spawning and rearing of imperiled species maintained at the facility. Lead a small staff of permanent employees which include fishery biologists and maintenance workers and coordinate work activities for contract staff and students. Provide guidance and direction on day-to-day fish culture activities, planning, study execution, data analysis and data interpretations; evaluates work performance, identifies developmental and training needs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must pass SCUBA certification within 3 months of appointment.
• Driver's License: Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform is required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Training required.
• Participates in nightly and weekend standby duty rotation and responds to emergency alarms as needed.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 08/18/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess both the Basic Requirement AND Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences that included: at least 6 semester (9 quarter) 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 12 semester (18 quarter) 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 courses in aquatic subject may be used to meet this requirement when appropriate). NOTE: To qualify under this option, you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. or B. An appropriate combination of education and experience in courses equivalent to a major in biological science (at least 30 semester hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester (9 quarter) hours were in aquatic subjects and 12 semester (18 quarter) hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in paragraph A, above, plus appropriate experience or additional education equivalent to a course of study with a major in the appropriate field as described in A above. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts to verify your education and include proof of your experience in the text of your resume. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) serving as an expert on the propagation and restoration of endangered fish species; 2) planning, implementing, and overseeing projects designed to promote naturally reproducing and self-sustaining populations of fish resources; 3) managing a fish restoration project's administrative, planning and budgeting process; 4) interacting with others to address, negotiate or resolve potentially contentious fish restoration issues. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 833-512-0482
• Email: [email protected]