There are (3) available positions as a Biologist, GS-0401-13. See Duties for specific details on each position. (1) vacancy in Region 1 Ecological Services Office (1) vacancy in Region 4 Ecological Services Office (1) vacancy in Region 9 Headquarters Ecological Services Office

Duties

Duties: These positions will serve as non-supervisory Team Lead Biologists on the Recovery Planning Team (RPT) with primary responsibilities to support Endangered Species Act (ESA) recovery planning activities. The RPT is a nationwide team composed of Service biologists from Headquarters and Regional offices that develop recovery planning documents for species that were listed under the ESA prior to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and do not have approved ESA recovery plans. The RPT was created specifically to accomplish recovery planning for a backlog of federally-listed species without plans and to improve the consistency and efficiency of the Service's recovery planning efforts into the future. The RPT works with Field and Regional offices and Service partners to produce recovery plans that meet our statutory obligations and provide effective roadmaps to recovering listed species. Duty Locations: (1) vacancy in Region 1 Ecological Services Office in Portland, OR; Bend, OR; La Grande, OR; Newport, OR; Roseburg, OR; Vancouver, WA; Lacey, WA; Spokane, WA; Wenatchee, WA; Boise, ID; Chubbuck, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Honolulu, HI; Hagatna, GU; or Garapan Saipan, MP. (1) vacancy in Region 4 Ecological Services Office in Atlanta, GA; Daphne, AL; Conway, AR; Asheville, NC; Raleigh, NC; Bayamon, PR; Panama City, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Gainesville, FL; Vero Beach, FL; Athens, GA; Frankfort, KY; Lafayette, LA; Jackson, MS; Charleston, SC; or Cookeville, TN. (1) vacancy in Region 9 Headquarters Ecological Services Office in Bailey's Crossroads, VA. Selectees will be placed at a Regional Office or Ecological Services Field Office in a duty location as identified above for each Region that is advertised. Selectees will NOT be allowed to work remotely (i.e. from place of residence). Salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2023/general-schedule.

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.
• 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 09/22/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that includes courses equivalent to a major in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and be comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying experience may include: (1) conducting technical and policy level reviews of, and preparing, Endangered Species Act-related documents (such as species status assessments, recovery plans, classification documents); (2) leading teams that develop multiple complex ESA-related documents simultaneously including review of biological and commercial data to ensure reliability, credibility, or overall quality; (3) serving as a technical advisor on the Endangered Species Act for staff, other agencies, land owners, private interest groups, etc.; (4) applying the principles and regulations, and developing regulations, which govern the Endangered Species Act and other pertinent natural resource management statutes; (5) briefing upper management on results of biological analyses and identifying sources of scientific uncertainty and controversy. 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 Eastside Federal Complex 911 NE Eleventh Avenue Portland, OR 97232 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]