This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Biologist, you will support Regional environmental planning and compliance activities. Prepare, evaluate, and conduct biological analyses of WAPA projects to ensure compliance with natural resource protection legislation. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Folsom, CA duty station.

Duties

As a Biologist, you will perform the following duties:

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401: A. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. *OR* B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level: For the GS-11: Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in 2 of the 4 items listed below. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume: Evaluating biological resources impacts and taking appropriate action for compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act and other environmental laws, regulations, policies, or procedures. Conducting formal and informal consultations for protected species and developing mitigation requirements to resolve agency and public concern. Communicating and coordinating effectively with internal and external customers, other agencies, and the public. Conducting biological resources surveys/monitoring and preparing reports and mitigation plans. For the GS-12: Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in 3 of the 5 items listed below. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume: Evaluating biological resources impacts and taking appropriate action for compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act and other environmental laws, regulations, policies, or procedures. Conducting formal and informal consultations for protected species and developing mitigation requirements to resolve agency and public concern. Communicating and coordinating effectively with internal and external customers, other agencies, and the public. Conducting biological resources surveys/monitoring and preparing reports and mitigation plans. Proposing studies to determine populations status, trends, and adaptive management strategies for plants and wildlife. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Contacts

• Address WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Vanessa Montoya
• Email: [email protected]