You will serve as a BIOLOGIST in the PUBLIC WORKS ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. Salary: GS-11: $76,860 - $99,914 GS-12: $92,123 - $119,760

Duties

You will write instructions and notices explaining compliance requirements for environmental laws. You will brief officials (e.g., military, civilian, contractors, federal, state agencies) on matters related to environmental compliance. You will develop alternatives to resolve problems related to resource management or environmental planning. You will review planning documents (e.g., Master Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, Special Studies) to identify environmental problems. You will develop conservation plans to resolve land use and resource conflicts. You will conduct site investigations and surveys to determine feasibility of construction and remedial action proposals.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing guidance on Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Sikes Act, and National Historic Preservation Act for construction and community planning projects; 2) Managing natural resources environmental documentation for the successful completion of projects and mission related operation; 3) Evaluating proposed facilities and/or projects against environmental, culture resources and natural resources compliance requirements; 4) Developing mitigation measures for major environmental problems/impacts; and 5) Managing natural resources documentation environmental documentation for the successful completion of projects and mission related operations. NOTE: This information MUST be supported in your resume GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpreting environmental regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local programs concerning environmental documentation for facility projects and community planning; 2) Developing documentation to address current and projected deficiencies and conflicting standards emanating from federal, state and local regulatory agencies; 3) Selecting, adapting or deviating from traditional environmental planning and engineering methods and practices as required by the nature of situation; and 4) Resolving problems for which accepted methods are not directly applicable by applying advanced environmental concepts, principles, and practices. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401
Individual Occupational Requirements
Basic Requirements

1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

or

2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]