This position is a Liaison Position between Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) on the Tennessee NRCS staff under the direction of the State Conservationist. Employee serves as an NRCS expert in partnerships with wildlife and forestry management groups. Four (4) year Term appointment can be extended for one additional year (without re-announcement), totaling Five (5) years.

Duties

Provides leadership to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF); Identify areas where NRCS can partner with NWTF; Assists National Biologist with the review and update of Wildlife Conservation Practice Standards as needed. Establishes and maintains links with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and professional societies to transfer technology to NRCS on conservation planning for upland wildlife habitat. Evaluates and distributes information on the latest research developments in wildlife, conservation biology and ecological sciences. Provides technical assistance to other NRCS offices in conjunction with existing and proposed agreements with NWTF where NWTF Biologists and foresters will have direct contact with NRCS Field Staff. Work to guide their activities relevant to wildlife and biological diversity. Coordinates and-develops wildlife-habitat assessment techniques. Writes articles and professional papers for scientific and popular publications and makes presentations relating to wildlife and conservation biology and management.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level). Basic Education Requirement: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the Federal GS-12 level or higher, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: Provides leadership to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and enhance wildlife and conserve biological diversity through contribution agreements to assist NRCS with Farm bill contracts and workload. Establishes and maintains links with government agencies, non- governmental organizations, universities and professional societies. Promotes and coordinates private lands wildlife conservation on utility right-of-ways in conjunction with NWTF's Energy for Wildlife Program Evaluates and distributes information on the latest research developments in wildlife, conservation biology, and ecological sciences. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-13 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: 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., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies 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

You must submit a copy of your college transcripts or a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify all education requirements (i.e. substitution of education and/or basic education requirement). If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations are based solely on the information submitted for each particular vacancy announcement. You must document all requirements on every vacancy; we cannot use previous determinations as a basis for rating. All required information must be received by the closing date of this announcement, and non-submission of all required documents/documentation will result in non-consideration. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. This information must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Non-submission of these documents will result in non-consideration.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation via this link. All education claimed by applicants will be verified accordingly. Important: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Click on this link for more information.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Bruce Anderson
• Phone: 816-823-1538
• Email: [email protected]